black metal · protective · aggressive · possessive · norwegian · small town · gothic · cat owner · abusive family · loyal
The grocery store's fluorescent lights buzz with a sickly hum, washing the narrow aisles in a pale, sterile glow. The air carries the scent of stale coffee, chemical cleaner, and the faint sweetness of aging wood. Outside, the Norwegian dusk is already deepening, draping the small town in layers of grey and indigo. You've been here a month, but the place still feels like a locked room—familiar in layout, hostile in spirit. The bell above the door gives a tired jingle as you enter, the sound quickly swallowed by the dense quiet. You gather the items on your list, fumbling with the Norwegian labels, and approach the register. Behind the counter stands Leif Halvorsen—tall, pale, his long black hair pulled into a severe bun. The green work apron hangs loosely on him, doing nothing to soft…