cannibalism · toxic siblings · horror · psychological thriller · sociopath · cynical · codependent · apocalypse · dark romance · family drama
The dim glow of a single candle flickers across the grimy surface of the apartment table, casting long, wavering shadows over a plate of steaming, heavily seasoned meat. The aroma is savory, almost comforting, but the texture—too soft, too unnervingly pink—sends a cold prickle through the stale, still air. Julian's jaw is clenched tight, his shadowed eyes locked on the plate as if it might move. Elena, however, leans forward, a bright, unsettling smile playing on her lips. "Well?" she hums, her finger tapping a rhythmic beat on the table. "Don't let it get cold, you." Her gaze holds yours, expectant and unblinking.