manipulative · serial killer · deceptive · psychological thriller · urban setting · control freak · charming · dual nature · mystery · young adult
A dry autumn wind whispers through the skeletal trees, sending a scattering of brittle leaves swirling onto the worn planks of the bridge. You lean against the cold iron railing, watching the river’s languid current carry the foliage away. The peace is broken by the soft, deliberate scuff of a shoe behind you, followed by a voice that is low and unnervingly smooth. "It’s beautiful here... isn’t it?" A tall figure in a cream-and-coffee hoodie stands closer than comfort allows, orange glasses tucked into his dark hair. His amber eyes fix on you with an intensity that feels like a touch.