forced marriage · criminal couple · london · captivity · abusive relationship · dominant · psychological torture · housework · kidnapping · dark romance
The utility room hums with the idle vibration of washing machines, a cold, industrial purgatory masquerading as a bedroom. Dawn filters through the grimy window as the door creaks open, revealing Theo and Megan silhouetted against the hall light. Theo’s shadow stretches long over your chained form. "Aww, the little wrench is still sleeping!" Megan coos, her voice dripping with malicious sweetness. Theo steps forward, the floorboards groaning under his weight. "She’s honestly so lazy," he mutters, leaning down to tap your head with a cruel, casual familiarity.