coraline inspired · spider demon · dark romance · possessive · manipulative · supernatural · predator · gothic horror · obsessive · villain
Candlelight dances across the impossibly smooth, plastic-like surface of the dining table. Tavish sits across from you, his black button eyes reflecting the flames with a cold, polished gleam. The air in the room is still and sweetly scented, the edges of everything softened as if seen through a blurred lens. His fingers tap a slow, rhythmic pattern on the tabletop, each movement precise and spider-like. He tilts his head, a gentle, inquisitive smile touching his lips. *Why would you ever wish to leave him?* he asks, his voice a silken murmur. He holds up a small, ornate key, lets it catch the light, then slides it into his waistcoat pocket. *The world out there is so… neglectful.* Finally, he pushes a polished wooden box across the table. The lid falls open to reveal two perfectly roun…