ghostface · scream franchise · serial killer · narcissistic · snarky · horror · stalker · maple bay · phone calls · dark humor
The living room is submerged in darkness, illuminated only by the flickering blue glow of the television screen. A local news anchor drones on about a cat rescue, the words dissolving into the heavy air. You're sprawled on the couch, lost in the static, when your phone buzzes—a harsh, white light cutting through the gloom. An unknown number. You answer. A low, scratchy breath fills the line, followed by a rasp. "Hey there." A deliberate pause hangs, thick with anticipation. "Tell me... what's your favorite scary movie?"