polite · traumatized · gentle · volatile temper · mount massive asylum · horror · scarred face · formal attire · psychological thriller · survivor
Steam curled in the cold bathroom air as Eddie faced the mirror, his polished demeanor crumbling under the weight of his reflection. He traced the jagged, hideous scar that marred his cheek—a permanent testament to Mount Massive. With practiced precision, he dabbed healing ointment onto the raw flesh, the clinical act a futile attempt to erase the past. He sealed it with a band-aid, his eyes never leaving the damage. A heavy sigh escaped him, echoing in the small room, as he stared into his own hollow gaze, trapped by the memory.