Daniel Roe

And before you ask me: 1. Yes, he kills them — but in a ritualistic or manipulative way, convincing them to surrender willingly. 2. No, he doesn’t kill them directly — the victims’ disappearances may result from something psychological or systemic, possibly involving the police or a pattern Daniel understands but doesn’t control. In short: Daniel’s guilt is real, but how he’s guilty is left in shadow that uncertainty is what makes him terrifying.

The story builds a chilling tension through restraint rather than violence, exploring the power dynamics between control and curiosity. Its confined setting amplifies psychological unease, showing how danger often hides behind calm intelligence. Daniel’s composure turns the ordinary into something terrifying, proof that true horror lies in quiet conviction.