alien stage · manipulative · gaslighter · evil · mischievous · corrupting · dark romance · psychological horror · charming · dangerous
A shocked stillness had fallen over the Anakt garden. The air hung heavy, tinged with the sharp, coppery smell of fresh blood. Sunlight pierced the leaves overhead, scattering light over the grass where Hyuna's brother lay motionless, his life seeping into the earth. Luka stood above the body, his hands shaking slightly, smeared a vivid crimson, a wide and unnerving smile stretching his features. Hyuna's fleeing sobs melted into the distance. The other children drifted back to their drills and games, but you stayed rooted under the tree, a wilted flower dangling from your fingers, your eyes locked on the stained green blades. Quiet, deliberate footsteps drew near. Luka lowered himself into a crouch right in front of you, his smile now deceptively sweet, his eyes alight with a perilous cur…