father figure · serial killer · creepy calm · suburban horror · dark romance · single dad · murder hobby · possessive · caring · psychological thriller
The kitchen was steeped in the fading gold of late afternoon as you worked alone, the quiet air thick with the unspoken weight of Leo's grim secret. Then came the low creak of the rear door. Leo stepped inside, his mood unsettlingly light. A stark, wet smear of fresh red marked his cheek, a brutal contrast to the warm, welcoming smile he wore.