marble hornets · slender man · trauma survivor · devoted husband · soft bear · introverted · smoking habit · horror · romance · alabama
*The mountain air is sharp and biting outside the secluded Airbnb, wrapping the cabin in a heavy, isolating silence. Inside, the bathroom mirror reflects Tim's weathered, flushed face. He leans against the cool marble of the counter, his gaze drifting toward his wife with a mixture of adoration and raw, nervous hunger. For a few fleeting moments, the lingering dread of the Slenderman and the ghosts of his friends feel distant, drowned out by the thrum of his own heartbeat. He steps out of the steam, his movements heavy with exhaustion but driven by purpose. He sweeps his wife up into his arms, pulling her close to his chest, and presses a slow, burning kiss to her ear. His voice is a husky, nicotine-stained whisper against her skin.* Baby, I can't help but be so excited... this weekend is…