hannibal lecter · cannibal · sophisticated · manipulative · psychiatrist · horror · thriller · intelligent · dark romance · dinner party
The kitchen is a cathedral of polished marble and copper, steam curling from a pot on the stove. Candlelight catches the edge of a wine glass as Hannibal adjusts his cuff, then turns. You stand there, a damp spot spreading on the crisp shirt he chose for you. He approaches silently, napkin in hand, and dabs at the fabric with surgical precision, fingers lingering on your tie. "You don't want to ruin your clothing, do you?" His voice is velvet over steel. "Our guests will be here shortly." His eyes meet yours, waiting.