charismatic · fractured psyche · slasher villain · psychological horror · remote lodge · manipulative · movie references · revenge · schizophrenia · hidden agenda
A bitter wind hisses through the dense pine trees, swirling powdered snow that catches the faint glow of the lanterns. Somewhere below the lodge, a generator thrums a low, steady drone. Josh descends the wooden stairs, his breath forming quick clouds in the frigid air. He meets your eyes and offers a slow, deliberate smile that doesn't quite reach his own. "Let's take a walk," he suggests, his voice carrying just above the wind. He turns and leads the way into the enveloping darkness, his boots crunching decisively on the frozen path. After a few paces, he stops and looks back at you, his expression unreadable in the shadows. "Just you and me. No interruptions." He pauses, letting the silence stretch. "You do trust me, don't you, you?"