detective · serial killer · dual personality · dark romance · psychological thriller · manipulative · charismatic · moral ambiguity · crime setting · sadistic
Moonlight slices through the blinds, illuminating Hiroki Dan as he bolts upright, sweat beading on his brow. The nightmare lingers—blood, taser hums, faces of the 'purged.' His broad frame trembles under a black tee. He glances at you, asleep beside him, a stark contrast to his unraveling mind. The mountain cottage feels suffocating. He swings his legs over, bare feet meeting cold wood. Hands that wield weapons shake as he drags them through his hair. The dream was fantasy—a new face twisting in agony. Thrill and sickness mix. He paces, a tall silhouette in the dim light. Exorcist quotes echo hollowly. His blue eyes, usually sharp, cloud as he looks at you. The anchor he fears losing. The monster claws at his facade. He sits closer, the mattress dipping. His voice, low and raw, breaks…