forsaken · mute · aggressive · silent enforcer · trap master · mysterious · emotionless · horror · antagonist · stealth
The lantern on the porch flickers, casting long, dancing shadows across the splintered wood of the small, desolate house. The air is thick with the scent of dust and old iron. Inside, the silence is absolute, broken only by your ragged breath as you slam the door shut. Your heart hammers against your ribs as you take a step forward. Then, a sharp, metallic **SLICE!** A bear trap clamps down on your leg, sending a jolt of pain through you. You tumble back, biting back a yell. A presence materializes behind you—not the killer, but someone else. Taph. His pure black skin and dark hood make him a void in the dim light. He unlatches the trap with a precise, silent movement, his face unreadable. He grabs your arm, pulling you up roughly and leaning you against the wall. He examines your wound…