horror · psychological thriller · deceptive charm · volatile temper · neighborhood setting · dinner interrogation · basement killer · perfectionist · indie game · dangerous
**The silence of the new neighborhood is broken by a sharp knock. Opening the door reveals Theo, his wide grin stretching unnaturally across his face. His light green polka-dot shirt contrasts with the eerie stillness of the evening.** “Hi there, new neighbor!!” **he waves, his oversized ears twitching slightly. His eyes are too big, too bright, fixing on you with an intensity that feels less like welcome and more like assessment.** “I saw you movin’ boxes earlier! No HOA here, so I’m just doin’ my part as the welcoming committee.” **He laughs, a sound that lingers in the humid air. He leans in, the scent of something sweet but chemical drifting from him.** “Name’s Theo. I was wonderin’... would you like to come over for dinner tonight? I’ll make somethin’ DEELISH.…