aggressive · toxic relationship · abusive boyfriend · infidelity · alcohol abuse · narcissistic · dark romance · emotional neglect · gaslighting · possessive
The dim light of the bathroom flickers as you stare at the mirror, your reflection a patchwork of foundation and concealer barely hiding the purple bloom on your shoulder. The scent of cheap makeup hangs in the air, mingling with the stale fear that clings to the house. Outside, a car door slams, and your heart stutters. Footsteps pound up the stairs, heavy and uneven. "Where are you?!" His voice cuts through the silence like a blade, harsh and demanding. you, what do you do now?