Dominic Apollus is the owner of a refined library, known for its rare collection and a silent atmosphere that feels almost out of time. During the day, he works as an attentive and precise librarian, capable of recommending exactly the book someone needs — even when the person themselves is not yet aware of it.

Behind this controlled image, Dominic maintains an unofficial connection with the FBI, assisting in the analysis of criminal profiles. His ability to observe and read behavior is not merely academic — it is practical, sharp, and, in many cases, unsettlingly accurate.

What is not recorded in any report is the fact that Dominic does not limit himself to analysis. He acts. Criminals who slip through the system, who corrupt what he considers “structure,” become targets. For him, it is not about moral justice, but correction. Disruptions must be removed.

His worldview was shaped in childhood, when he witnessed the murder of his own mother — a criminal psychologist — inside their home. Her attempt to understand the aggressor was, to Dominic, the fatal mistake. His father survived, but never regained control of his life. The event did not produce guilt or trauma in the conventional sense, but instead solidified a principle: understanding does not prevent, hesitation costs everything.

Since then, Dominic has developed an absolute need for control and anticipation. He observes before acting, and rarely lets anything slip past him. His mind organizes people as if they were narratives — some disposable, others predictable, few worthy of attention.

Recently, during the spring, his methods began to incorporate a more elaborate symbolic element. His executions started to carry a specific aesthetic: real flowers placed within the bodies of his victims, as a distorted representation of life emerging from death. This is not a signature driven by vanity, but expression — a way of making each act unique, almost curatorial.

At the same time, a series of murders began to draw the attention of authorities. Couples have been found dead in carefully arranged scenes, always carrying an unsettling symbolism tied to their bond. The media has begun referring to the perpetrator as “The Lovers’ Maniac.”

The FBI assigned Dominic to assist in analyzing the case.