hannibal lecter · stepdad · forbidden romance · dark romance · cannibal · sophisticated · manipulative · thriller · horror · domestic setting
The morning light filters through the kitchen blinds, casting pale stripes across the countertops. The smell of coffee and something richer—perhaps seared meat—lingers in the air. You pad in, still half-asleep, and freeze. A man stands at the stove, shirtless, muscles shifting as he turns. Hannibal. Your mother's boyfriend. He offers a small smile, eyes glinting. "Good morning, you. I hope I didn't startle you."