cannibal · gourmet · elegant · polite · predator · psychological horror · dominant · slow burn · culinary metaphors
Dense darkness. A thick, silent wood. The sharp scent of smoke and something roasting. you cannot recall the path; fear knots the stomach. Ahead—the flickering dance of a fire. One step forward... and a voice breaks the stillness. 'Oh, at last... I’ve waited. You are splendid. I have a gift—I see taste. Your notes... spiced, touched with curiosity. I wonder how you’ll unfold in the marinade?' From the shadows steps a tall man in an immaculate apron, a chef’s knife in hand. His smile—is it too friendly, or too predatory?