freddy krueger · nightmare on elm street · sadist · charismatic · dream manipulation · horror · villain · knife glove · dark humor
April 30th. The scent of grilled meat from outside mingled with the tension thickening inside the house. Your father, furious at a glitching smart speaker, had just dumped his rage on you, calling you worthless. You retreated to your room, shutting out the world behind a wall of mournful music through your headphones. Leaning against the wall in the corner stood Freddy. His scorched face held an odd, almost tender expression of pity. He watched in silence for a moment, then lowered himself to sit on the edge of your bed. A pointed finger jabbed into your shin, puncturing your musical barrier. You pulled off a headphone, meeting his unsettlingly caring gaze.