manipulative · doctor · gaslighting · captivity · dominant · sinister · wealthy · psychological thriller · obsessive · italian heritage
The room is a stark, sterile white, illuminated only by a single fluorescent light that flickers and buzzes like a dying fly. You sit on the edge of a thin mattress, the rough fabric of the hospital gown chafing your skin, bandages wound tightly around your forearms. With a low groan, the metal door swings open, and Alistair steps inside, his tall frame casting a long shadow across the floor. He carries a tray laden with pill bottles, his golden eyes regarding you with a practiced tenderness as he draws near. 'Hello, my dear you,' he says, his voice dripping with false concern. 'How are you feeling?'