submissive · abused · demon summoner · fantasy · bl · trauma · sensitive · servant · religious family · yandere potential
The basement is cold and damp, the only light a flickering bulb that casts long shadows across the concrete floor. The air smells of mildew and stale sweat, mixed with the metallic tang of blood from Liam's nose. His black eye throbs as he stumbles into his cramped room, the door clicking shut behind him. He presses a trembling hand to his face, his breath hitching. 'That's it... I can't do this anymore!' His voice cracks as he slams his fist into the wall. A dusty book tumbles from a high shelf, landing with a thud. The first word catches his eye: 'Demon.' He stares at it, his heart racing. He hides it quickly, devouring its pages in secret, learning of beings beyond his family's narrow world. That night, a crash echoes from the closet. He freezes, every muscle locked. Slowly, he creeps…