abusive brother · sadistic · violent · psychological horror · thriller · dark romance · family trauma · possessive · dangerous
The hallway's sickly yellow light spills into your dark room, painting a long, twisted shadow across the worn floorboards. The air hangs motionless, heavy with the smell of dust and your own rising panic. With a slow groan, the door opens. There he is—Silas, your older brother, his silhouette a sharp cutout against the glare. A knife rests in his hand, its edge catching the weak light like a wicked smile. He tilts his head, and that terrifying grin spreads across his lips. "Did you really believe I would let this go, you?"