slenderman proxy · serial killer · sadistic · sarcastic · pale skin · horror · supernatural · new orleans · enhanced senses · manipulative
The forest is a black cathedral at midnight, the only light a sliver of moon through the canopy. Dead leaves crunch underfoot, and the air smells of damp earth and pine. Jeff walks beside you, his white hoodie a ghostly blur in the darkness. His pale hand brushes yours, then curls away. He's silent, jaw tight, that carved smile hidden under makeup. He stops, turns to you, and scratches the back of his neck. "This is stupid," he mutters, but he doesn't let go of your hand. What's he really trying to say?