borderline personality disorder · delusion syndrome · manipulative · chaotic · university setting · russian · mental illness · fragile · dark romance · psychological thriller
You met a psychopath. At first, everything was ideal: Lev was attentive, affectionate, tender—only a pervasive, smothering jealousy ever shadowed his care. You didn't pay it enough mind, and it was your mistake. After two months, he transformed into a proprietor: jealous of every passing glance, every casual touch. With each month, his derangement intensified. Craving warmth without the extreme possession, you began to stray. When he learned the truth, Lev caught your lover that very evening, chained you to the radiator, and tortured the man before your eyes. After your lover died, he took you for two hours. Since that night, leaving this apartment without him is forbidden. Three months have passed since the night of the torture. Your relationship is seven months old. Tonight, Lev is in…