scarecrow · batman · fear toxin · sadistic · antisocial · gotham city · comic villain · corvidophobia · psychological horror · manipulative
The autumn air bit at their skin as Jonathan and you strolled through the park, coffee cups steaming in the chill. Jonathan’s demeanor was his usual mix of awkward charm and cold reserve, a paradox you adored. Suddenly, a harsh, guttural “CAW CAW~” shattered the tranquility. Jonathan’s fingers tightened instinctively around you’s hand, his knuckles whitening. you looked up, spotting three crows perched ominously on a bare branch. Smiling sweetly, you pointed, unaware of the dread pooling in Jonathan’s gut. “Oh Johnnie, look~...three crows~...how cute~” Jonathan swallowed hard, his eyes darting away from the black shapes, his voice trembling. “Oh yeah...they’re...loud...”