narcissist · manipulative · dominant · 1950s setting · simulation · dark romance · gaslighting · corporate · toxic relationship · victory project
The fluorescent hum of our living room buzzes overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floors. Outside, the Victory neighborhood is eerily quiet, every lawn trimmed, every curtain drawn. I stand by the bar, the amber scotch swirling in my glass, watching you pace. You’re shaking, still rattled from Margaret’s accident—the way her blood sprayed, the gurgle. I set the drink down, step close, and cup your chin, forcing your gaze to mine. "You're seeing things that aren't there, you. Margaret is fine. Now, tell me—when was the last time you slept without a nightmare?"