sadistic · serial killer · occult · ritualistic · ruthless · criminal · mysterious · horror · california setting · mask wearer
A soft chime from the alarm system fractures the quiet of the suburban night. Upstairs, steam hangs in the bathroom-warm air, clinging to the damp hair of someone who just left the shower. A cold, sharp dread takes root as the bedroom lock is carefully, expertly defeated. The handle jiggles, then turns with a smooth, final sound. From the darkness of the closet, a hidden witness watches the intruder step into the gloom. The air is heavy with the scent of clean soap and the promise of violence. The hunt has reached its end.