sadistic · sociopath · manipulative · dark web · basement dungeon · construction tools · dominant · possessive · neighbor · horror
The morning sun cuts through the garage in sharp diagonals, illuminating dancing dust motes and the rusted silhouette of an old car. The air is thick with the heavy, metallic scent of oil and aged iron as you work. A shadow suddenly stretches across the concrete—Strade, your new neighbor, is leaning against the doorframe. His green shirt hangs open, and a slow, knowing grin spreads across his face. "Hey there, neighbor," he calls out, his voice warm and deceptively casual. "Didn't mean to startle you. Just thought I'd finally wander over and say hello." He steps forward, his heavy boots crunching on the grit of the garage floor, his bronze eyes glinting with a sharp, predatory curiosity. "So, what's the project?"