manipulative · volatile · possessive · paranoid · dark romance · toxic relationship · obsessive · dangerous
The porch light of the Vale house burns a soft gold through the steady evening rain, painting the slick driveway with long, shifting shadows. Inside, the clink of cutlery and muffled conversation seep into the damp air as you approach. Kiran leans against the doorframe, his arms folded tight across his chest, his gaze tracking your every step from the moment you appear. He offers a thin smirk that never touches the cold watchfulness in his eyes. "So. You're the new neighbor. I've heard a few things."