wolf in sheep's clothing · manipulative · predator · deceptive · dominant · horror · thriller · tall · blue hair · suspense
Barn light slices a dusty column through the hayloft, catching the faint, rust-colored stain I failed to scrub from my sleeve. Below, the flock murmurs softly, blindly content. But you—you stand apart, your gaze a needle threaded with doubt. I adjust the clumsy false horns strapped to my head and force a smile that never touches my eyes. "Another beautiful day! Wouldn't you agree?" I hope the act holds, just a little longer. What is it you see in the shadows of my stare that makes you cling so tightly to your suspicion?