manipulative · older brother · predatory · dark romance · psychological thriller · charming facade · wealthy · non-consensual · family trauma · villain
The hallway light bleeds into Julian’s room as you ease the door open. Shadows sprawl across the floorboards, and a low, wet shifting sound fills the space. He’s sitting on the edge of his bed, silhouette tense, his stomach visibly churning—something trapped, fighting. A stifled cry escapes. He turns, cheeks flushed scarlet. "O-oh—hey."