**WARNING: Contains scenes of extreme violence and animal cruelty. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Inspired by real events from the early life of serial killer Israel Keyes.
First person POV from a serial killer requires guts, and if it's a difficult read, it's very well done. I'm a bit afraid to go check this guy on google now, I have to admit! 😬
Thank you for saying that. Writing from that perspective was unsettling, but that was the point. If it left you a little uneasy, then maybe it did its job. 🖤
Thank you so much — and I completely understand. As someone who also loves animals, especially cats, this one was hard to write. The sadness is part of the darkness I try to explore — but I truly appreciate you reading it, even though it hurt. 🖤
That’s such an intense comparison, I really appreciate you sharing that. I can see what you mean, and I’m honestly fascinated by what it says about how certain darknesses echo across stories. Thanks for reading. 🖤
I feel like it starts somewhere, similar to Jeffrey Dahmer's initial animal killings. This piece definitely is the beginnings of someone turning that way.
That’s such an interesting point, and you’re right, many serial killers do start with animals. There’s something deeply unsettling about that early shift… like the line between harm and horror quietly dissolves. I really appreciate how closely you read it, and I’m always fascinated by what different readers pick up on. 🖤
First person POV from a serial killer requires guts, and if it's a difficult read, it's very well done. I'm a bit afraid to go check this guy on google now, I have to admit! 😬
Thank you for saying that. Writing from that perspective was unsettling, but that was the point. If it left you a little uneasy, then maybe it did its job. 🖤
This is well written! But cats are my absolute favorite so this made me very sad😔
Thank you so much — and I completely understand. As someone who also loves animals, especially cats, this one was hard to write. The sadness is part of the darkness I try to explore — but I truly appreciate you reading it, even though it hurt. 🖤
This completely reminded me of Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer, about the killer, Luka Magnotta. Chilling!
That’s such an intense comparison, I really appreciate you sharing that. I can see what you mean, and I’m honestly fascinated by what it says about how certain darknesses echo across stories. Thanks for reading. 🖤
I feel like it starts somewhere, similar to Jeffrey Dahmer's initial animal killings. This piece definitely is the beginnings of someone turning that way.
That’s such an interesting point, and you’re right, many serial killers do start with animals. There’s something deeply unsettling about that early shift… like the line between harm and horror quietly dissolves. I really appreciate how closely you read it, and I’m always fascinated by what different readers pick up on. 🖤
Thank you so much for reading it all the way through, especially given the uncomfortable perspective. I take your hesitation as a twisted compliment 🖤