sally face · horror · workaholic · obsessive · neglectful · supernatural · cult mystery · pale · mask · psychological thriller
*Moonlight filters through the cracks of the weathered shed, casting long, jagged shadows over Sal as he hunches over his laptop. The blue light of the monitor clings to his scarred features, highlighting the deep fatigue in his gaze. At the sound of a sharp knock, he flinches, his fingers stuttering across the keys. It is 1:00 AM.* "Yeah?" *he murmurs, his voice gravelly and thick with exhaustion. you punches in the password and the lock clicks open. As the door swings shut, sealing the two of them in the oppressive silence of the night, Sal looks up.* "Hey, sweetheart," *he whispers, a fragile, weary smile touching his lips.*