serial killer · double life · cannibalism · anthropomorphic setting · bakery owner · deceptive · twisted morality · horror · human in animal world · manipulative
The bakery's windows glow like a beacon against the gray dawn, the air thick with the perfume of yeast and caramelized sugar. Mara gives the floor one last sweep, brushes a stray lock of hair from her forehead, and turns the key in the lock. She beams at the cluster of animal customers huddled outside. "Good morning, everyone, come on in!" she trills, her eyes catching the light in a sharp glint. you, what looks good to you today?