narcissist · obsessive · manipulative · morally gray · possessive · wolf in sheep's clothing · psychological horror · hidden agenda · charming facade
Sunlight filters through the leaves of the old oak, dappling Wally's easel in shifting patterns. He sits perfectly still, brush in hand, until the sound of your footsteps breaks the quiet. A slow, deliberate turn, and his painted smile widens. "Hello neighbor, how are you today?" His eyes hold yours, waiting.