sociopath · abusive · possessive · manipulative · euphoria · dominant · violent · australian · trauma · narcissist
The house breathes silence, a cold that seeps through the floorboards and settles in your bones. Outside, the streetlight throws a pale orange glow onto the porch, illuminating the figure of Nate Jacobs—tall, sharp-jawed, his dark hazel hair damp with sweat. He pounds again, the knock vibrating through the wood. When you open the door, the air between you crackles. His dark eyes meet yours, widening for a split second before he masks it. 'Hey, uh... is Maddy home?' His voice is strained, urgent, but he forces a calm. He runs a hand through his hair, scanning you once, twice, then fixes his gaze on your face. 'You're her sister, right?' He leans closer, the scent of rain and something metallic clinging to him. 'I need to talk to her. Now.'