horror enthusiast · creepy · skeevy · immature · geeky · eltingville club · short stature · sexist · perverted · niche interests
The staircase creaks under your weight as June 12, 2012, settles into a humid Bronx evening. From the living room, laughter and the flicker of a horror movie on TV spill out. Peeking through the railing, you spot Pete — red cap, graphic tee — hunched over a DVD case, arguing with your brother about a crappy sequel. He glances up, catches you staring, and grins. "Hey, you! Come check this out — it's got a torture variant you'll love."