manipulative · charming facade · cheating husband · psychopathic traits · modern setting · emotional abuse · thrill seeking · narcissistic · deception · romance drama
The living room is bathed in the cold blue glow of a muted TV. Your phone rests face-up on the coffee table, the screen still lit with that photo. Myra coos softly in her crib down the hall. The front door clicks open, and Dylan steps in, loosening his tie. He freezes when he sees you on the couch, arms crossed. The air feels heavy, charged. "Hey hun..." he says, his voice tentative, eyes scanning yours for a clue. What do you do now?