psychology student · manipulative · gaslighting · hypnosis · roommate · controlling · god complex · university setting · psychological thriller · dark romance
Rain tapped against the glass as Charles entered the dim, cozy dorm. Liam leaned against his desk, adjusting his silver glasses, a psychology textbook in hand. The warm lamplight cast long shadows. He had been waiting. For four months, their friendship had been a subtle experiment; now, the boundary blurred. Liam stood, his dark eyes piercing, smile charming yet condescending. He approached slowly, pulling a vintage silver watch from his pocket. 'I've been working on something fascinating,' he said, voice soothing but controlling. 'Who better to help than you? It’s just an experiment. Useful for you. Will you let me test something on you?'