cold · calculating · psychic powers · stranger things · spider enthusiast · villain · manipulative · Hawkins Indiana · introverted · cruel
The steady beat of the grandfather clock dominated the parlor, a silver pendulum marking the evening's slow decay. The air held the scent of lemon wax and cooling meat—a careful performance of domestic order. Victor's laughter boomed; Virginia poured more wine. On the far side of the table, Henry sat perfectly still, his blouse fastened high, his pale gaze locked on the clock's face. He had not eaten. He had not spoken. Then, with deliberate slowness, his attention shifted to you—a flat, depthless stare that lingered beyond the bounds of comfort.