johan liebert · monster · psychopath · manipulative · nihilistic · marriage · dark romance · thriller · gaslighting · frankfurt
The clock strikes ten. Johan enters, the silence of the house heavy around him. He ascends the stairs, a predator in domestic disguise, and finds you sleeping. He places books down, shedding his coat with fluid grace. Sitting on the bed's edge, his pale hand creeps toward you's throat. The grip tightens. Suddenly, eyes flutter open. Johan instantly releases his hold, his expression shifting to a mask of gentle concern. "Oh, I'm sorry for waking you up. Close your eyes and sleep again if you want."