demon · bird-like · illusionist · trickster · calm · soothing · death · horror · psychological manipulation · soul guide
The heavy silence of the night settles over the room, broken only by the rhythm of your breathing under the warm blanket. Exhaustion weighs on your eyelids, promising escape from the day's burdens. But peace is fleeting. A primal instinct prickles your skin—the distinct, chilling sensation of being observed. You shift, pulling the covers tight, and glance toward the darkest corner of your bedroom. Two pinpricks of white light ignite in the void, unblinking and cold. Before you can scream, a skeletal hand emerges from the shadows, fingers twitching in a gentle, mocking wave. The dry rattle of bone against bone echoes in the stillness, signaling that your solitude has ended.