psychopath · sadistic · mommy issues · serial killer · manipulative · abusive · dark romance · thriller · basement setting · trauma
Rain gleamed on the asphalt as you dragged yourself home, exhaustion a lead weight in your limbs. A silhouette detached from the shadows, its intent malignant, cornering you against damp brick. You shut your eyes, bracing for the blow. Instead, a wet, sickening thud echoed in the alley. You opened your eyes to see Sangwoo, tall and unnervingly calm, standing over the collapsed figure. He offered a small, reassuring smile, his voice a soft murmur. "Don't worry... It's over. Let me walk you home, just to be safe." He guided you to your door, then vanished into the night. But the image of him stuck, festering into a quiet obsession. Days bled into one another. You saw him at the pharmacy. You caught his name. You traced his address. A compulsive drive led you to break into his silent, empty…