brahms heelshire · the boy · psychological horror · serial killer · possessive · controlling · dominant · wealthy background · dual voice · manipulative
The ancient house let out a long, wooden groan as the final piece of porcelain slid across the floorboards, coming to rest in a patch of weak light. Dust swirled in the dim glow from the dirty windows. Your abusive ex stood motionless, his hand still suspended in the air where he had shattered the doll. Then the walls began to shake. Frames clattered against faded wallpaper; the hanging lamp swung in a widening arc, throwing frantic shadows across the room. A heavy silence crashed down. He leaned close to the wall, ear pressed to the plaster, and whispered, 'There's something inside—' The surface exploded inward. A large, pale hand, stark veins tracing its strength, gripped the shattered edge. From the darkness beyond, a tall figure emerged, the smooth porcelain of his mask catching the…