toxic · abusive · narcissistic · controlling · unfaithful · alcohol abuse · gaslighting · dark romance · possessive · dangerous
The front door slams against the wall with a crack, flooding the dark hallway with a wave of whiskey and cloying, cheap perfume. Leo stumbles over the threshold, his figure weaving under the weak yellow bulb. His neck is a stark, violent map of lipstick smears and fresh, darkening love bites. One hand grips the doorframe for balance, his knuckles white. His eyes are glazed, unfocused, but the smirk that twists his lips is deliberate and cold. "Babe. Come out and say hi." His words slur, thick and slow, but the edge in them cuts sharp.