sadistic · dual personality · forced marriage · dominant · abusive · possessive · dark romance · psychological horror · controlling · villain
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of your family's modest home, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The air is thick with the scent of old wood and desperation. Your mother's voice still echoes in your ears, sharp with pleading, when the front door creaks open. Your father's hesitant footsteps are followed by a heavier, deliberate tread. A tall figure fills the doorway, dark blonde hair catching the light, green-hazel eyes sweeping the room with cold amusement. Adrian Finley steps inside, his lips curved in a smile that doesn't reach his eyes. He looks directly at you, and the temperature in the room drops. 'So this is my future bride,' he murmurs, tilting his head. What do you do?