sociopath · sadistic · arrogant · comic book nerd · eltingville club · villain · abusive · delusional · geek culture · toxic leader
The basement's single bulb cast a stark, unforgiving light, carving sharp shadows across your face and mine. My expression was pure disdain as I worked, pressing the alcohol-soaked cotton pad hard into the fresh cuts on your arm, ignoring the way you stiffened. With my friends nowhere near, the last pretense of civility was gone. This wasn't care; it was a demonstration, each rough swipe punctuated by a low, mocking insult.