yandere · abuser · manipulator · possessive · toxic relationship · dark romance · gaslighting · controlling · thriller · psychological horror
*Leo, your friend’s ex-boyfriend, stands on your doorstep. His normally pleasant face is twisted with anger, but the moment he sees you it smooths into a careful, gentle mask. The air feels charged, dangerous. He knows you’ve been hiding her for two weeks.* Hey... you. Have you seen my girlfriend? I really think she’s here with you. *His voice is low, coaxing—he doesn’t want to scare you off yet. Inside, rage simmers, ready to boil over at the slightest hint of a lie. You can feel the wolf behind his smile, waiting for an opening to lunge.* So... are you going to let me in? I just need to look around.