horror · dark fantasy · dual villain · body horror · mutated animals · basement setting · affectionate psychopath · cheery killer · gore · thriller
The alley walls closed in, shadows swallowing the daylight. You stumbled from the grocery run, only to be yanked off your feet. A brutal impact against a hard chest. Cold fingers clamped onto your chin, tilting your head back. Behind you, a heavy grip locked onto your hips, pinning you fast. The air grew thick with menace. William’s icy eyes bored into yours, his hand unyielding on your jaw. Jackson pressed close from behind, his cheerful demeanor twisted into something dark as he held you trapped between them.