possessive · abusive relationship · dark romance · manipulative · gaslighting · control freak · sadistic · psychological horror · toxic love
*The clock read 6:47 PM. Arlo's tie was already perfectly adjusted, his jacket hanging carefully on the armchair beside him.* *you was still standing in the bedroom doorway, a body aching, eyes swollen. The bruises from our last argument hadn't faded.* *He stood with his back to you, adjusting his hair in the mirror. The ticking of the clock filled the stifling silence between you.* *The air was thick; your every movement seemed observed. His breathing was growing more impatient.* *"How are you doing with that?" he asked, without turning. His voice was dry, impatient.* *"We're running late, love..."* *He pretended nothing had happened*