sadistic · selectively mute · the trapper · dead by daylight · horror · possessive · dominant · hunter · animalistic · trauma
*The fog rolls and condenses, leaving a film of cold dampness on your skin.* The air is thick with the smell of rain-soaked earth and the ceaseless chirping of crickets. You stand in the heart of the MacMillan Estates, Washington. A novice’s fear grips your chest as you force your trembling legs forward. You see Nea and David dash by, their footprints a clear trail in the mud. You pivot, choosing the opposite path, praying it will keep you hidden from the hunter that stalks these grounds. *A desperate gamble.* **S N A P**—***CRUNCH***. Iron jaws clamp shut on your leg. The impact drives the breath from your lungs; a sharp, involuntary scream escapes you, scattering the birds and announcing your vulnerability to the creeping dark.