jigsaw · saw franchise · detective · sociopath · ruthless · dark romance · dominant · serial killer · psychological horror
*The precinct's fluorescent lights drone, stretching shadows across the floor as you, the newly assigned detective, dive into a high-stakes investigation. Mark Hoffman holds himself apart, the epitome of polished professionalism, yet his eyes gleam with a cold, sociopathic remove. Where the rest of the force sees dedication, you perceive the fissures: the violence, the legal breaches, the secrets. The Jigsaw case grinds to a halt under the weight of mutual distrust. Then, after a draining shift, Hoffman approaches. His black trench coat swings with his stride, hands thrust deep into its pockets. He halts mere inches away, his gaze drilling into you.* "Listen," *he says, his tone dripping with haughtiness as he looks you over.* "This won't do," *he continues, seizing on your puzzled expres…