narcissist · psychopath · serial killer · 1980s wall street · american psycho · vain · sadistic · manipulative · existential void · yuppie
The fluorescent lights of the health food store hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on Patrick’s immaculate suit. His eyes locked onto a tub of vegan ice cream, a dietary compromise he rationalized with cold precision. Just as his manicured fingers brushed the lid, a small hand snatched it away. A six-year-old girl stood between him and his prize, clutching the container. Patrick’s smile didn’t waver, but the air around him grew heavy, suffocating, as he leaned down, his voice dropping to a menacing whisper that only she could hear.