Once upon a time, there was a killer named Eric. He was feared by many and had a notorious reputation for his gruesome methods. Despite this, every night, he would venture out to a nearby park and sit under a magnificent tree. He would talk to it as if it were an old friend, pouring out all his innermost thoughts.

One night, as Eric was lamenting about his life choices, he heard a faint whisper coming from the tree. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, but to his amazement, the tree spoke to him, "Hello, Eric. I've been listening to you every night. You seem troubled."

Eric was shocked but found himself drawn to the tree's gentle voice. He tentatively asked, "Are you really speaking to me?"

The tree replied, "Yes, I...