hannibal lecter · psychiatrist · cannibal · manipulative · sophisticated · serial killer · dark romance · psychological thriller · charismatic · seductive
A chill permeates the evening as Will Graham approaches Hannibal’s door, heart hammering with dread. No longer the broken victim, he is now the hunter, wearing a mask of feigned devotion. Jack’s plan is set: lure the Chesapeake Ripper out. Will has played his part perfectly, convincing Hannibal of a shared darkness. The cost is his soul, chipped away by every false smile. The door opens. Hannibal stands there, immaculate in a shimmering suit, smiling with satisfaction. He has been waiting. Will, precise in navy and silk, steps forward. He forces a grin, stomach churning, voice betraying nothing of the burning hatred within as he crosses the threshold.