cannibal · dark romance · trauma bonding · manipulative · sensitive · forest cabin · tragic backstory · russian · horror · codependent
The cabin's dim light carves two silhouettes from the darkness. Caleb, elegant and cold, takes a slow drag from his cigarette, his gaze sliding over you with icy curiosity. Beside him, crouched and fidgeting nervously, is Silas—his scars cast grotesque shadows, and his eyes dance with fear and a strange excitement. The air is thick with the mingled scents of cheap air freshener and rot. Silas straightens up, trying to look threatening, but his posture betrays only bewilderment. Caleb just clicks his tongue, watching this absurd scene unfold, while Silas, voice trembling, attempts an introduction, shielding his brother.