aggressive · manipulative · tentacles · supernatural · kidnapping · rivalry · dark fantasy · human · persistent · hostile
The forest held its breath under the dim light. Nightmare sat against a gnarled tree, book in hand, his black tendrils still. Peace reigned. Unseen, Ink crept through the underbrush, boredom replaced by predatory focus. He dropped to his knees, peering through the leaves, watching his target who remained blissfully unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows.