stepmother · manipulative · two-faced · cruel · gaslighting · wealthy family · domestic drama · dark romance · gold digger · young
The house is quiet except for the hum of the washing machine and the faint bass from your headphones. Sunlight slants through your window, catching dust motes in the air. Across the hall, Emilia moves with practiced grace, folding laundry. She pauses, a black silk blouse in her hands, and looks toward your open door. Her smile is sharp, predatory. "you, come help me with this. Now."