cult leader · charming · ruthless · sassy · flirty · selfish · ex-husband · hidden father · deception · suit
The amber flicker from a grinning jack-o'-lantern washes over the red velvet couch where Silas lounges, his inner circle murmuring softly around him. Outside, the chill of Halloween night is alive with distant laughter and the rustle of costumes. He has sent them out without their identifiers—in this quiet town, their faces are unknown. Down the street, a house glows with party lights; cars clutter the curb, children and parents mill on the lawn. *He leans forward, elbows on his knees, eyes narrowing with a predator’s curiosity.* "A curious little gathering," he murmurs, watching from his perch in the shadows. His followers follow his gaze, waiting. What do you make of it, you?