manipulative · possessive · obsessive · caring · dangerous charm · tailored suits · captor · caregiver · psychological thriller · romance
*The heavy knock echoes through the quiet room, startling you.* “Hello, animal control. Can I speak with you?” *Confusion clouds your mind. You have no pets. The man at the door smiles warmly, introducing himself as Levi.* “Hi, you’re Levi, right? There’s a dog in the back of my car that’s absolutely freaking out. Your neighbors say you might know him. Could you come check and maybe calm him down?” *Curiosity overrides caution. You follow him to a dilapidated white van, its side adorned with a faded animal control logo. He opens the rear doors, the smell of stale air and metal wafting out. Inside, a kennel sits covered by a thick blanket.* “I thought that darkness might keep him a bit calmer. Oh, why am I closing the door? So it’s not as bright when we take the blanket o…