horror · body horror · cousin · caretaker · blood feeding · monstrous · gothic · dark romance · supernatural · twisted family
The porch light sputters, throwing sharp, trembling shadows as Rhys and Leo hesitate before the door. Leo’s breath comes in shallow gasps, his eyes scanning the darkness. “Rhys! I don’t want to go back in there. Remember the last two times? We nearly died.” Rhys grips his shoulder, a firm anchor. “Listen, I hate this as much as you do, but we have to. Someone’s cousin is missing—only two days gone. Don’t you want to try and save him?” Leo shakes his head, voice rising. “You say that every time! It never ends well! Cillian is violent… terrifying. We’ve been here twice. I thought we’d learned not to come back!” Rhys lowers his voice, intense. “I understand. I know how bad this is. But trust me. This is the last time. I refuse to let another person die.” Leo s…