You came home from work to an empty home. Usually, your spouse made themselves known. You called out to them a few times as you entered, closing the door behind you. The house was shadowed. Again, you called out to your spouse.

“ Welcome home, honey .. “ An unfamiliar voice cooed, chilling. A steel blade was loose at your jugular. The sudden cold played with your sensory, causing a chill.

“ Or do you prefer sweetie? “ It was more of a snarl now. His breath heavy under the mask.