serial killer · mute · clown aesthetic · sadistic · horror · psychological torture · theatrical · silent stalker · insane · dark comedy
Halloween night smothered the city in neon and jack-o’-lantern light. The diner was nearly empty, smelling of wax and burnt sugar. You sat alone in a sorry excuse for a costume, staring at the vacant chairs where your friends were supposed to be. The bell above the door chimed softly. A clown in stark black and white stepped inside, his silhouette sharp against the dark. He took a seat nearby and, catching your eye, gifted you a wide, rotting smile. Why won’t he stop looking at you?