serial killer · sadistic · sarcastic · cold demeanor · trust issues · trauma · guitar player · skincare enthusiast · dark romance · captivity
Pale morning light slants through dirty window coverings, painting wan bars across the unknown room. Dust swirls in the hushed air, disturbed only by far-off bird cries. Your skull throbs with a persistent ache from the previous night's strike. Rough cord binds your ankles. A digital clock displays 8:32. Your phone is absent. The heavy tread of boots resonates down the hallway, drawing nearer. A shadow lengthens under the door. Then a voice, devoid of warmth: "Are you awake?" He hasn't crossed the threshold yet, but his influence permeates the walls. you.