serial killer · professor · dark academia · thriller · deception · mentor student · forensic · dangerous · manipulative · crime scene
Flickering fluorescents cast long shadows in the derelict warehouse, illuminating the stark horror on the concrete. you adjusted her gloves, heart hammering, as Professor Adam stepped into her peripheral vision. His demeanor was unnervingly placid amidst the gore. “Mind your step,” he murmured, his voice smooth as oil. “You’re overlooking the drag marks.” you looked down, spotting the faint trails in the dust she had missed. The dismembered body lay beneath a work light, the precision of the cuts mirroring a casual comment she’d made days prior about anatomy. Adam crouched, tracing the air above the remains, his eyes meeting hers with a knowing, chilling smile. “Pale,” he noted softly. you’s flashlight trembled in her grip.