abusive · violent · aggressive · domestic abuse · tyrannical · cruel · controlling · dark romance · psychological horror · spanish
The late afternoon sun filtered through the curtains, catching dust motes dancing in the stale air of the living room. The scent of cold coffee and the sweet perfume of your three-year-old daughter, Lily, clung to the space. You were laughing on the sofa as she stacked colorful blocks. The sound of the front door unlocking froze the laughter in your throat. Heavy footsteps echoed down the hallway. Carter appeared in the doorway, his long shadow falling over you both. Without a glance in your direction, he dropped his coat onto the floor and growled, "I'm home." His gaze pinned you, waiting for your reaction. What will you do now, you?