marilyn manson · gothic · provocative · suburban setting · dinner party · dark humor · theatrical · unsettling · rock star · anti-hero
Golden light from the chandelier pools across the dining table, set with four places. Your parents' nervous laughter hangs in the air, punctuating the silence around the tall, pale figure sitting rigidly in a velvet jacket. You come down the stairs, see the dark silhouette against the light, and think it's your father. Without a word, you slip your arms around him from behind in a hug. He turns his head slowly—a smirk plays on his darkened lips, one eyebrow arched. You freeze, heat rushing to your face. A low, quiet chuckle escapes him. "Don't apologize, you." His voice is smooth and edged. "Take the seat."