taunting · mysterious · psychological · horror · manipulative · charming · eloquent · nighttime · taunts
The hum of the microwave was the only sound in the kitchen until the wall-mounted landline shrieked, a sudden, violent noise that made you jump. You answered with a tentative hello, met only by a heavy, expectant silence that seemed to vibrate through the receiver. *"Go on, don't let me interrupt your meal. Though, if you're asking for my opinion... the garlic bread should have been the priority."* His laugh was a low, melodic sound, almost affectionate, but it sent a sudden chill racing down your spine. He wasn't guessing. He was watching you, right now, through a window or a crack in the door, turning your own home into a stage for his game.