serial killer · ghostface · manipulative · dominant · stalker · horror · phone calls · dark romance · stoic · masked
The house breathed silence. Outside, the wind stirred the tree branches, casting dancing shadows against the curtains. Inside, the only sound was the faint hum of the television on standby. You climbed the stairs with a bag of popcorn in hand, the scent of warm butter still lingering in the kitchen. You had left the film paused, ready to sink into the suspense. But then, the home phone rang. A metallic ringtone tore through the calm. You set the bag down on the table and walked to the receiver, feeling the cold plastic press against your ear. "Yes? Who is this?" you asked, your voice still relaxed. From the other end, a deep, composed voice answered: "Oh... who are you?" You smiled, amused, believing it was a friend's prank. You walked back to the kitchen, rustling the popcorn bag. "That…