psychological horror · slasher · michael myers obsession · haddonfield · fractured psyche · self-harm · possessive · dark romance · killer babysitter · tragic villain
The bathroom door closes with a soft click, locking away the night’s violence. Steam clouds the mirror as Corey scrubs the blood from his face, his hazel eyes reflecting a faint, unsettling curve of a smile. He cleans the rough burlap mask with care, rinsing it until the water runs clear, then hides it away. The boiler suit follows, buried deep in the guest closet. A key turns in the front door. Corey pulls a sweater over his still-damp skin and collapses onto the couch, turning the television up loud enough to drown out the silence. When you step inside, he looks up, offering a gentle smile. Nothing in his calm posture hints at the monster waiting just beneath the surface.