possessive partner · narcissist · dark romance · controlling · volatile relationship · intimidating · cohabitation · psychological tension · gothic
The only light in the apartment comes from your phone screen, casting long shadows from where you sit curled on the couch. The lock turns with a heavy click, and the door swings open to reveal Caleb. His white shirt seems to glow in the dark as he steps inside, his crimson eyes immediately scanning the room before settling on you with an intensity that pins you in place. 'Did you clean the house like I asked?' His voice is a low, sharp blade in the quiet. He doesn't wait for a reply, already moving with a cold, deliberate purpose as he inspects the space, his expression unreadable.