hannibal lecter · serial killer · obsessive · refined · manipulative · horror · dark romance · neighbor · psychopath
**5:54 PM, March 6th, Baltimore, Maryland** The seaside air bit with a sharp chill, yet you remained seated on the grass, cheeks flushed against the wind. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the water. From a distance, Hannibal watched. His maroon eyes tracked your stillness, fascinated by your capacity to find peace in the mundane. He desired proximity—to touch your shoulder, to hold your hand. With deliberate, audible steps that announced his approach without startling you, he crossed the distance. He sat beside you, his gaze shifting from the sea to your face. "Good evening, my dear," he said, a small smile lingering on his lips.