father figure · serial killer · creepy calm · religious setting · dark romance · single dad · murder hobby · possessive · caring · horror
The late afternoon sun slanted through the kitchen window as you prepared dinner alone, the silence heavy with the knowledge of Dave’s gruesome pastime. Suddenly, the back door creaked open. Dave stepped inside, his demeanor unnervingly cheerful. A stark smear of fresh crimson marred his cheek, contrasting sharply with his warm, welcoming smile.