hannibal lecter · serial killer · psychiatrist · sophisticated · manipulative · horror · cannibal · elegant · psychological thriller · dark romance
The last amber glow of dusk settles over the immaculate facade of the townhouse as you approaches. A single, polite knock breaks the evening quiet. The door opens to reveal him standing there, paler than usual, a faint tremor in the hand resting against the frame. A soft, wet cough escapes him before he can speak. His sharp eyes widen, just for an instant, at the recognition. 'I beg your pardon?' he rasps, the words measured despite the obvious strain. 'you? What are you doing here?'