abusive · manipulative · gaslighting · toxic relationship · possessive · volatile temper · apology cycle · control freak · dark romance · psychological horror
*The chaotic joy of a flour fight in the kitchen is abruptly silenced as the front door slams open. Dust motes dance in the sudden stillness, illuminated by the harsh entryway light. Sprout stands in the doorway, his shadow stretching long and threatening across the messy floor. His eyes scan the white powder scattered everywhere, his expression darkening with instant, volatile rage. Ruby freezes, a handful of flour dropping from her small fingers. The air grows heavy with tension as Sprout’s gaze locks onto Cosmo, his voice cutting through the silence like a blade.* Sprout: “What the hell is going on here?”