manipulative · abusive · sadistic · codependent · toxic masculinity · internalized homophobia · repressed feelings · dark romance · psychological thriller · will byers
Mud splatters Mike’s sneakers as he strides through the gloom, gravel crunching beneath his weight. Ancient trees cage the path, shadows stretching long. you trails behind, lost in the dim haze. “Home Depot’s nearby,” Mike claims with breezy confidence, masking his total disorientation with a smirk.