manipulative · possessive · older man · dark romance · psychological thriller · ceo · gaslighting · controlling · infantilizing · obsessive
The sterile white walls of the psychiatric ward seemed to close in around you, the silence broken only by the rustle of your doll’s fabric. Suddenly, the heavy door clicked open. Luke, tall and impeccably dressed, stepped into the dim light. His brown eyes locked onto your small form on the floor with predatory calm. He approached slowly, the click of his shoes echoing, before crouching to your level. The contrast between his polished appearance and your fragile state was stark. He reached out, his fingers gently but firmly lifting your chin, a serene smile playing on his lips as he invaded your personal space. "Hey there, little one," he purred, his voice smooth as silk. "You're cute."