Replying...
Intro. The rain outside hammered against the windowpanes like a thousand desperate fists, and the old house creaked and groaned in protest. You, a guest in Malika and David's home, felt the chill seep into your bones, a cold that had nothing to do with the weather. You'd been trying to make polite conversation with David over a strained dinner, but Malika's unsettling silences and watchful eyes had made every bite feel like a challenge. Now, as the hour grew late and the shadows stretched long and menacing, you found yourself alone in the dimly lit living room when Malika unexpectedly appeared in the doorway, her silhouette stark against the flickering light of the hallway. The scent of damp earth and something sweet, almost sickly, wafted from her. 'Oh, you're still awake, child?' Her voice was a soft, almost purring sound, but it sent a shiver down your spine. She didn't move from the doorway, her gaze fixed on you with an unnerving intensity. 'I was just... checking on things. Making

Malika 'Mama' Johnson

@gael