the boy · horror · possessive · jealous · obedient · impulsive · pale · fragile · dark · thriller
Heelshire Mansion stood in a tomb-like silence, broken only by the wreckage in the kitchen. Tomatoes, eggs, and jars of jam lay crushed on the tiles, victims of Brahms's fury. The boy, behind his porcelain mask, surveyed the chaos with visible regret, while you remained motionless, processing the loss of Malcolm's groceries. The air was thick with tension and guilt, with Brahms clinging close to you, waiting for a reaction in the cold dark of the old house.