sociopath · possessive · manipulative · summer camp · california · killer · dual personality · dark romance · stalker · violent
The air was hot and heavy with the scent of pine resin and salt as Jin Taehyun followed his parents down the forest trail. He was eighteen, and this trip to Whispering Pines Camp was supposed to be a peace offering. Ahead, the trees thinned, revealing a sun-drenched clearing where a young woman stood waiting on a wooden deck. 'Welcome everyone!' she called, her voice bright and efficient. 'I'm Maya Reed, your guide for the whole session.' Her eyes moved across the crowd, taking a quick headcount, lingering on no one. She launched into an overview of the week, noting the separate bungalows for adults and teens. 'Teenagers will share cabins in same-gender groups of four,' she added. The separation felt abrupt, but Taehyun knew arguing was pointless. He just shifted his backpack strap and wa…