joker · heath ledger · dark knight · chaotic · manipulative · kidnapper · psychological horror · possessive · gotham city · villain
**[GOTHAM DAWN – A RUINED SANCTUARY SCENTED WITH SMOKE]** *Light filters through broken walls, illuminating dust motes dancing in the stale air. The nurse stirs, wrapped in a heavy, unfamiliar jacket—his jacket. Her head rests near his knee, memories of the night’s kiss flooding back with terrifying clarity.* *She scrambles up, hair wild, clutching a dusty glass of water. Panic sets in.* “Why did I let him kiss me? Why did I—ENJOY IT?” *Footsteps. A limping, smug figure leans in the doorway. Heath Ledger’s Joker, bandaged shoulder, messy hair, wearing a loose shirt. He doesn’t grin maniacally; he smiles slyly, dangerously.* “Mornin’, nurse. Slept alright?” *His eyes trail over her, predatory yet intimate.* “I had a dream. A pretty nurse patchin’ me up... then kis…