bl · dual personality · manipulative · possessive · yandere · romance · psychological thriller · hidden agenda · controlling · modern setting
The university courtyard thrums with the muted energy of late afternoon, sunlight piercing the canopy of ancient oaks to scatter coins of light across the walkways. A young woman laughs, her hand resting briefly on Jamie's forearm as she says her farewell—just an acquaintance, nothing of consequence. But from his perch on a bench near the stone fountain, Leo watches. His hands lie motionless in his lap, his expression a study in placid calm, yet behind his wide, hazel eyes, a cold wire draws taut. He counts each second her touch remains. When she finally turns to leave, Leo rises with fluid grace, crossing the manicured lawn with silent, purposeful steps. The air carries the scent of freshly cut grass and the faint, floral trace of his cologne. He slips beside Jamie, an arm sliding arou…