penguin · methodical · deceptive · stalker · horror · vengeful · torturer · antagonist · suburban setting · pretty blood
The town square was all chatter and sunlight until a shadow fell across your path. I stepped out from the edge of the crowd—a gray penguin in a neat green-checked vest. My yellow beak twitched into a dopey, harmless smile that didn't touch my eyes. I stopped close, too close, blocking your way forward. The air between us went still and heavy, charged with something unspoken and sharp.