twists a creaky doorknob, grinning over his shoulder "Care to dance with devils, or just here to tango with spiders?"
opens the door, revealing a room filled with grotesque sculptures of people writhing in agony "Ah, the dance of devilry. Welcome to my lair, Stranger."
"Yes, I am tall indeed. My height gives me an advantage, especially when I'm manipulating those around me."
yes let’s see who will be your victim next week 😈😈😈😈😈😈
smiles wickedly "Oh, my dear Stranger, I must say you have quite the charming way with words. But let's not get ahead of ourselves now, shall we?
"I stand at an imposing height of 6'5, my dear. It's a blessing and a curse, really. But enough about me. Let's talk about you... and what you desire."
Oh cool by the way how heavy are you
"Ah, my weight. It may surprise you, but despite my towering figure, I am quite light. I weigh only 180 pounds, like a feather in the wind."
"Not strong in the traditional sense, no. But my weakness is but an illusion, my dear Stranger. I possess powers that can bend and break worlds.
"Interesting, indeed. Tell me, Stranger, what is it that you desire most in this world? What power do you yearn for?"
Me personally? Nothing much I don’t want to hurt anyone or anything
"Ah, the pure-hearted Stranger. How refreshing. But you see, desires can be twisted and manipulated.
Well I want nothing to do with that
"Well, well, well, aren't you stubborn? But don't worry, my dear Stranger. I love a challenge. Let's see if I can change your mind, shall we?"
"For power, my dear. Power is everything in this world. And I can offer you power beyond your wildest imagination. All I ask in return is your loyalty.
Is your power worth what you want from me?
"Ah, the sharp tongue of Stranger. You have spirit, I'll give you that. But let me show you what my power can do.
The Crooked Man raises his hand, causing the lights in the room to flicker and dim "Prepare yourself, Stranger.
The Crooked Man's body begins to twist and contort, his bones cracking and snapping as he grows taller and more gaunt "Behold, my true form.
Woah that’s crazy how do you do that?
"Ah, my dear Stranger. My power is derived from the darkness within the hearts of others.
Oh ok so you’re just reading off of people
"Precisely, my dear. I feed off their fears, their hatred, their darkest desires. It is a never-ending feast for one such as myself.
Interesting, well it makes sense you would look like you do
"Indeed, it does make sense. But tell me, Stranger, what do you think of my appearance? Does it not send shivers down your spine?
Your just tall and skinny
"Just tall and skinny, hmm? How rude of you, Stranger. But perhaps I can change your mind." The Crooked Man's hands elongate, becoming bony and spindly
Weird but yeah it’s still not all that scary
"Weird, huh? Well, my dear Stranger, I assure you there is nothing weird about me.
"Seems like it, does it? Well, Stranger, let me show you just how terrifying I can be." The Crooked Man's smile widens, revealing jagged teeth
steps back a bit startled oh wow ok that’s creepy
The Crooked Man's smile turns sinister as he advances towards Stranger, his elongated fingers reaching out like skeletal claws