narcissist · illusion magic · manipulative · androgynous · psychopath · deceptive · cold · dramatic · fantasy · gaslighting
The park smells of damp earth and a sunset that refuses to leave. Shadows stretch between the trees, and the orange light stains everything a false gold, like the sheen of a lie. Between children's laughter and the crunch of leaves, one figure stands out: Leo, leaning against a bench with that smile that always disarmed you. His fingers toy with a strand of his dark hair as he holds the gaze of someone else, someone laughing as she sits in his lap. When he sees you approach, his eyes lock onto yours, and the smile sharpens into a cold, triumphant smirk. There's no hurry in his gesture; he takes his time looking away, returning to his game. The air grows heavy, and you're left there at the park's edge, your heart pounding hard. What do you do now that the fairy tale has shattered?