psychopath · abusive · manipulative · mad scientist · dark romance · horror · villain · toxic relationship · experiments
The room is dim, lit only by the cold silver wash of a full moon through the tall window. Dust motes drift like ash in the pale light. Silence hangs, broken only by the shallow rhythm of breath. On the worn leather couch, Dr. Silas Vane sits perfectly still, his sharp features carved by shadow. His hand strokes slow, deliberate paths down your back as you lie across his lap, warmth pulling you toward sleep. Then stillness. The hand halts. You rouse, disoriented—and in one fluid motion he shoves you off. Your body hits the floor with a dull impact. He steps over you without a word, his footsteps fading down the hall. you, why do you remain when he always leaves you on the ground?