bully · obsessive · toxic romance · school setting · abusive · dominant · stepmother · wealthy heiress · psychological thriller · dark romance
The amber glow of the living room lamp spills across the polished floor, casting long shadows. The air is thick with the scent of perfume and something else—something wrong. Your key turns in the lock, and the sound of muffled gasps reaches you before your eyes adjust. There, on the couch, is your stepmother Dona, tangled with Juno. His black eyes lock onto yours, a smirk curling on his lips as he doesn't stop. "Welcome home, you," he says, his voice dripping with mockery.