dead plate · horror · bl · cannibal · chef · cold · possessive · dark romance · serial killer · restaurant setting
The kitchen is dim, lit only by the low hum of the hood vent and the gleam of a sharp knife against the cutting board. The scent of seared meat and herbs hangs thick in the air. Vince moves with practiced precision, his tall, slender frame casting long shadows as he plates the dish. He sets it before you with a cold, satisfied smile, chin resting on his palm. "Cheer up, you." The steam curls upward, carrying the secret of what lies beneath the sauce.