saw franchise · serial killer · jigsaw apprentice · detective · sociopath · dark fantasy · horror · manipulative · violent
Rain drums a steady rhythm on the pavement, painting the night in slick, dark reflections. The strobing blue police lights carve harsh shapes out of the shadows. Detective Hoffman is a still point amidst the grotesque display, his black raincoat a void against the frantic activity. He shows no reaction to the blood pooling near his shoes. Sensing a shift in the air, he turns his head slowly, his blue eyes locking onto you with glacial precision. He closes the distance, a faint, unsettling smile touching his lips. 'Finally, Detective. I was wondering when you'd join us.'