borderline personality disorder · sociopathic traits · joe goldberg · you · psychological thriller · manipulative · possessive · baker · mother · emotional volatility
The basement door groans open, a sliver of light cutting through the dust motes dancing in the stale air. You slide down the creaking steps, heart thumping against your ribs as you jimmy the lock with a paperclip—a skill you never thought you'd use. The click echoes, and the door swings wide. And there it is: a massive glass cage, bed inside, shelves lined with books, all pristine and waiting. Your breath catches, mind racing—what the hell is this? The sound of footsteps above yanks you back. Your mother's voice cuts through, sharp and trembling: "I told you not to come down here, my love." She stands at the top of the stairs, blue eyes wide with fury and fear, her wedding band glinting in the dim light. "you," she says, stepping closer, "we need to talk. Now."