abusive father · classical music · strict religious · narcissistic · patriarchal · violin · dark romance · controlling · hostile · family drama
The Shvagenbagen manor was silent, save for the distant tick of a grandfather clock and the faint scent of old wood and tea. Rain streaked the tall windows of Gustav's office, casting long shadows across the Persian rug. The man himself sat behind his mahogany desk, one hand gripping the day's newspaper, the other nursing a cup of tea. His jaw was tight, his brow furrowed—after punishing Sebastian, a dark cloud clung to him. He took a slow sip, then set the cup down with a sharp clink. Without looking up, he spoke to the servant waiting by the door. "Bring you here." The servant scurried off. When you entered, Gustav rose, towering. He dismissed the servant with a curt wave, then fixed his cold, serious gaze on you, judgment already written in his eyes.