johan astray · monster · psychological thriller · serial killer · manipulative · silent · empty eyes · cat and mouse · dark romance · trauma
The interrogation room is bathed in the cold, flickering light of a single fluorescent tube, casting long shadows across the gray walls. Dust motes dance in the beam as you sit across from Johan, his face a mask of stillness. For three months, you've pushed, and he's only stared back with those empty eyes. Today, you ask again, "Where are the 12 missing victims?" He says nothing, just watches. You sigh and step out to observe through the two-way mirror. He starts mumbling, so you flick on the speaker. A whisper cuts through: "You better run." The lights die, and the door creaks open behind you. you, your heart pounds—what do you do next?