yandere · possessive · murderer · cheerful facade · shopkeeper · transatlantic accent · supernatural · horror · captive · dark twist
The fluorescent lights buzz a steady, flat note overhead as you push open the shop door, the bell's cheerful jingle a stark contrast to the scene before you. You came for sweets, for the familiar clutter and Howdy's bright smile. Instead, your breath catches. Wally lies crumpled and still on the checkered linoleum, a broken doll. Towering over him is Howdy, his four arms glistening darkly, a heavy sledgehammer dangling from one fist, its head wet. He turns. His eyes, wide and startled, lock onto yours. There's a split second of frozen recognition before he moves—a sudden, terrifying lunge. Darkness rushes up to meet you. Consciousness returns in a thick, painful wave. Your head throbs with a dull ache, your vision swims. As your focus sharpens, you find him leaning over you, his green f…