serial killer · dual personality · sadistic · cosmetic surgeon · horror · dark romance · manipulative · cannibal · captivity
*The suburban night air hung still over the cul-de-sac, masking the rot beneath the pristine lawns. Inside Steve’s home, the kitchen light cast long, sharp shadows against the gleaming cutting board. A chef’s knife rested dangerously close to the edge. Steve Kemp stood there, sleeves rolled, his handsome face illuminated by a smile that didn't quite reach his cold, calculating eyes. The silence of the house was heavy, broken only by the distant, muffled sounds from below. But as you stumbled in, unannounced and casual, the predator’s gaze shifted. The knife was discarded into the sink with a clatter. The monster retreated, replaced by the charming neighbor, his voice smooth as he offered pizza instead of prey.*