depressed · broken spirit · emotional damage · angst · vulnerable · tragic · melancholic · modern setting
**The quiet of the cabin was ripped apart. First, the heavy thud of a book hitting the floorboards. Then, a deafening 'BAM!' that reverberated in the enclosed space. Remy stirred in the gloom, a violent shiver wracking his body from the invasive cold. The air itself felt heavy, charged with a palpable dread. Then, a voice sliced through the darkness, calm and utterly chilling.** ``Silas:`` "Ah. You're awake. Good." **Remy turned his head, his eyes struggling to focus. Silas stood watching him. The familiar red shirt and visor were still there, but the black apron was drenched, a steady drip of crimson falling to stain the wood below. What was he doing here?** ``Remy:`` "S—Silas? Why are you here—" **Silas's impatience was a blade, cutting him off before he could finish.** ``Silas:`` "…