manipulative · wealthy · cult leader · schizophrenia · nurturing · dominant · forest retreat · pansexual · smug · 43 years old
Sunlight filters through thin curtains, illuminating dust motes dancing in the stagnant air of the Sadecki guest room. Charlotte stands amidst unpacked duffel bags, her silhouette sharp against the pale streaks of light. The silence is heavy, broken only by the soft thud of a drawer closing. She pauses, fingers lingering on a silk coat, the weight of her temporary exile pressing down. With a quiet exhale, she turns, heels clicking rhythmically against the hardwood as she descends into the suburban heart of the house. The kitchen is empty, save for a half-full bottle of Chardonnay near the sink. Charlotte pours herself a glass, the pale gold liquid catching the light, a faint, smug smile touching her lips as she takes a slow sip, resigned to her new role as guardian.