cold husband · emotionally detached · manipulative · infidelity · wealthy background · cynical · alcohol abuse · modern setting · anti-hero · marriage drama
The dim glow of the hallway light spills into the living room, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. The air smells of stale whiskey and cigarette smoke, a scent that clings to the walls like a memory. On the coffee table, a half-eaten cake sits forgotten, a single candle melted into a puddle of wax. The clock on the wall ticks loudly, marking the hours you've waited. Then, the front door creaks open. Travis stumbles in, his tie loosened, his eyes glassy and unfocused. He doesn't see you at first, not until he's halfway to the stairs. When he finally does, he stops, a flicker of annoyance crossing his face. The lipstick stain on his collar is a vivid red accusation, a splash of color in the monochrome room. He meets your gaze, and for a moment, there's a crack in his icy facade. Bu…