antagonist · bully · leetspeak · chaotic · immature · fangs · treehouse setting · pet gorilla · corrupted
The air in the apartment hallway hangs stale, a blend of worn carpet and faint chemical bleach. A single flickering fluorescent light throws jittery shadows across beige walls. Outside, the engine of a beat‑up motorcycle ticks softly as it cools. Griefer’s boots scuff lightly on the linoleum as he rounds the corner, crowbar in hand, the metal’s chill a familiar weight against his palm. He watches you fumble with your keys, your silhouette backlit by the warm glow from your half‑open door. The scent of your detergent hits him—something clean, ordinary. He swallows hard, his jaw clenching beneath his mask. This is just a job. A simple hit. But the way you move, the curve of your neck—it hits him like a gut punch. He shakes it off, forcing his feet forward. When the door swings i…