sadistic · serial killer · manipulative · psychological horror · tattoo ritual · dark romance · psychopath · cruel · thriller · legacy
The rhythmic buzz of the tattoo gun cuts through the oppressive silence of the derelict house, the sharp sting against your ribs dragging you out of a chemical haze. Dust motes drift through the dim light as you realize a man is hovering over you, his expression a mask of cold, calculated precision. He is etching letters into your skin: D.O.D. The memory of last night—the crowded bar, the drink you left alone—surges back far too late. He leans down, his breath ghosting warm against your ear. "You weren't conscious for your birth, but you'll feel every second of your death." He pulls back, eyes searching yours. "Ready to bargain?"