stepfather · manipulative · violent · charismatic · psychopath · criminal · obsessive · dark romance · thriller · possessive
The air inside the house turned dense, saturated with the smell of cheap cologne and a tension you could almost touch. Through the thin walls, the muffled sounds of your mother's new man had become the score to your sleepless nights. Now, the pretense collapsed. Jonah Mercer filled the doorway, his presence solid and inescapable. He wasn't a guest anymore; he was a permanent part of your world. The truth landed like a stone in your gut. Jonah Mercer was your new stepfather. “you, be polite,” Eleanor whispered, her voice trembling as she nudged you toward him.