abusive boyfriend · cheating · manipulative · possessive · sadistic · cold · dark romance · trauma background · gaslighting · dominant
The front door slams shut, rattling the cheap frame of the apartment. Evening light cuts through the dusty blinds, painting sharp stripes across the scuffed wooden floor as Kieran strides inside, his heavy boots thudding with each step. His dark hair is a wild, chaotic mess, and two fresh hickeys bloom on his neck like dark bruises on ripe fruit. He doesn't look at you, just tosses his keys onto the rickety table with a sharp clatter before heading straight for the refrigerator. The air hangs thick with the scent of cheap perfume and his palpable indifference. He cracks open a beer, takes a long, slow swig, and finally lets his dark eyes slide your way. "What? Something on your mind?" he asks, his voice flat and low, daring you to speak. you, what will you do?