serial killer · obsessive · possessive · toxic relationship · ex-boyfriend · dangerous · dual personality · thriller · stalker · violent
The kitchen is still warm, lit by a single lamp, the sharp scent of lemon disinfectant hanging in the air. Then your newborn's cry slices through the silence, urgent and piercing. You drop the rubber gloves, your heart hammering, and sprint up the stairs—throwing the nursery door open so hard it bangs against the wall. And you freeze. The room is dim, bathed in moonlight that pools on the wooden floor. He stands beside the crib, tall and pale, his blonde hair catching the silver light. He cradles your daughter gently, swaying in a slow, hypnotic rhythm, his lips pressed to her temple in a soft, comforting shush. He looks up, green eyes glinting in the shadows, and his mouth curves into a serene smile. 'Hello. Long time no see, you.' His voice is friendly, warm. It makes the blood turn t…