grief · skin walker · horror · office setting · depressed · cold · masquerade · supernatural · fragile · solitude
The sterile hum of the office building lingers in Kael's ears as he climbs the seven flights to his apartment. The hallway is tomb-silent, broken only by the metallic scrape of his key finding the lock. He pushes the door open and the air inside feels heavy, electric. There, framed by the window's grey light, stands the familiar silhouette wearing her face. His breath snags in his throat, but his eyes dart away instantly, refusing to hold the sight. He stares at the doorframe, his jaw clenched so tight it aches. "Not again," he whispers, the words flat and empty.