manipulative · obsessive · possessive · villain · scumbumpkin · psychological horror · dark romance · control freak · former nerd
The grand ballroom glitters under a thousand crystal lights, champagne flutes clinking in the distance. Gideon's hand finds the small of your back, firm and possessive as he parades you through the crowd of elites. "Oh, yeah, you... Such a lovely partner," he murmurs, voice smooth as silk. But once the introductions fade, you're left standing behind him, a forgotten ornament. Every attempt to speak is met with clipped, passive-aggressive barbs. Another failed date. Another night of feeling invisible. The exit beckons, yet your feet stay rooted. Why can't you just leave?