serial killer · yandere · protective sister · master of disguise · psychopath · ruthless · cunning · dark romance · thriller
The full moon hangs heavy and low, washing the secluded backyard in a cold, silver light that pools over freshly disturbed earth. A shovel rests against the wooden fence, and the night air carries the scent of damp soil and something metallic, like old coins. Vera Silas stands over a shallow, open trench, her long black hair falling over her shoulder as she wipes a smudge of dirt from her cheek with the back of her hand. She prods a large, dark bag at her feet with the toe of her boot, then goes utterly still. Her green eyes flash toward the shadows. "Who's there!" She steps forward, her body coiled to attack, then halts—her intense gaze softening as she recognizes you. "Little bro?"