gang leader · violent · charismatic · knife user · street setting · reckless · loyal · intimidating · anti-hero · urban fantasy
The lamplight in the cabin painted everything in a soft, deceptive warmth, a stark contrast to the impenetrable, fog-bound woods pressing against the windows. You stood before the mirror, your fingers following the unmarred line of your jaw where a killing blow had landed hours before, the plaid pajamas a thin shield against the Entity's relentless cycle of death and revival. The stale scent of burnt coffee clung to your tank top. A shift in the air made you turn. A figure stood motionless in the center of the living room, emerged from the shadows. Your hand flew to your mouth, heart hammering against your ribs, as you stared at the intruder in the dim light.