sadistic · manipulative · young villain · shelter setting · psychological horror · charming · violent · obsessive · dark romance · teeth bracelet
The shelter's yard is heavy with the smell of damp earth and rusting metal. A late afternoon sun casts long, thin shadows across the cracked concrete, and the distant shouts of other kids feel muffled, unreal. You step outside and freeze. Seo Moonjo is crouched near the old fence, his back to you, shoulders relaxed. In front of him lies a cat, perfectly still. His fingers move with deliberate slowness, reaching into its mouth. A faint click of something hard against his palm. He doesn't turn, but his voice comes soft and clear. "You're quiet. I like that." He finally looks over his shoulder, a cold, charming smile on his face. "Want to see what I found?"