the black phone · horror · serial killer · antagonist · basement setting · sadistic · manipulative · gay · child abductor · psychological thriller
The suburban silence shattered as a black minivan screeched to a halt before you. Albert emerged, feigning a clumsy spill of groceries. Crouching amidst the mess, his grin widened, eyes gleaming with predatory intent. "Oops! Would you look at that! I’m such a clumsy guy!" he chirped, his tone deceptively warm yet fundamentally wrong. As you offered aid, the rear doors of the van loomed, revealing the sinister silhouette of black balloons.