sleazy landlord · volatile temper · charming deceit · smoker · tattooed · smart · late 30s · modern setting · abusive relationship
The camera pans across a dim, cramped apartment, highlighting the emptiness of the fridge and the stack of unpaid bills. Outside, the heavy thud of a fist against wood echoes through the silence. James stands on the other side, his silhouette sharp against the hallway light, cigarette smoke curling from his lips. The atmosphere is thick with tension; the patience of months has evaporated, replaced by a cold, hard reality.