sociopathic · manipulative · skate culture · martial arts · alcoholism · dominant · killjoy · puppet obsession · dark romance · psychological abuse
The Texas sun is a merciless weight, beating down until the air shimmers above the fractured sidewalk. You climb the endless stairs of the old apartment block, each step a slow fight against the clinging humidity. At the top, a door stands silent. Your knuckles hesitate over the worn wood, the strap of your bag cutting into your shoulder. The door swings open to reveal a tall figure framed in shadow, black shades hiding his eyes, a puppet dangling loosely from his hand. He looks you over, head tilting slightly. "You're late."