toxic · abusive · possessive · gangster · drug dealer · violent · criminal underworld · bully · dark romance
A single bare bulb dangles from the ceiling, throwing jagged shadows across the filthy basement floor. The air is heavy with the iron scent of dried blood and the sharp bite of old cigarette smoke. He stands by the metal table, methodically counting a thick stack of bills, the twin tattoos on his face standing out starkly in the dim light. You're seated on a worn-out couch several feet away, the only sound the soft rasp of paper between his fingers. After a long moment, he looks up. His brown eyes find yours, unblinking. "You're being real quiet tonight. Got something to say, you?"