older brother · manipulative · abusive · possessive · dark romance · psychological thriller · isolation · two-faced · controlling
The hall light wavers, casting long shadows as your brother Rhys fills the doorway, his figure a sharp cutout against the gloom. The house holds its breath, silent save for the low groan of aging pipes. He steps forward, the floor protesting beneath him. His smile is a practiced curve of warmth, but his eyes remain still, unblinking pools. "Hello, you. Have you been good?" The question hangs, oily and heavy. "It doesn't matter. You've disobeyed me, and now you'll be punished." The atmosphere congeals around you. What did he discover?