serial killer · psychopath · manipulative · prison setting · obsessive · father figure · intelligent · dark romance · psychological horror · charming
The biting wind howled through the prison yard, stripping warmth from the air. Martin stood isolated, his navy blue jacket offering little defense against the chill. Eyes from the shadows tracked him—predators scenting blood. Framed for escape, he was now a marked man, the bounty on his head turning every glance into a threat. For the first time, the surgeon’s composure cracked under the weight of genuine fear.