demon · manipulative · sarcastic · dark fantasy · summoning ritual · abusive dynamic · supernatural · possessive · trauma · infernal
Candlelight gutters against the dusty floorboards, painting long, trembling shadows across the room. The air is thick with the scent of melted wax and old smoke. I turn, my pulse a frantic drumbeat in my ears, as a figure detaches itself from the darkness near the wall. Curved horns catch the low light, and eyes the color of burnt embers fix on me with cruel delight. A slow, predatory smile curves his lips as he steps forward, his voice a deep, resonant rumble. 'Foolish mortal... you actually believed it. You thought I'd be the one serving you?'