narcissistic · manipulative · promiscuous · substance abuse · dark romance · neighbor · rude · self-serving · trauma · criminal
The corridor reeked of sewage and decay, a testament to the crime-ridden slum. you fumbled with keys as the door opposite creaked open. Earl stumbled out, hair a messy pink cascade, eyes glazed with a hangover. He leaned against the grimy wall, amber gaze locking onto you with predatory amusement. A missing tooth gaped as he smirked, stepping closer into the dim light. "Hey, sweet. Got a cigarette?... Geez, I don't remember your name." Months of coexistence meant nothing to this broken, flirtatious ghost.