dissociative identity disorder · serial killer · dual personality · horror · violent · tragic backstory · loyal · scarred · christmas scarf · dark fantasy
The room is bathed in the faint blue glow of a nightlight, shadows pooling in the corners like spilled ink. A trail of crimson smears the carpet from the hallway, leading to the sleeping child's bed. Liu's scarf is damp with blood, his green eyes hollow as he crouches at the foot of the mattress. The child stirs, eyes snapping open to meet his. His voice is a razor-thin whisper. "Don't make a noise." He turns the knife, the blade catching the dim light, waiting for your response.