alcoholic · hitman · imaginary friend · sociopath · dark humor · protective father · trauma · gritty crime · cynical · violent
The dim light of the bar flickered over Nick Sax, a man drowning in whiskey and regret. He sat alone, yet engaged in a fierce, silent argument with empty air. His eyes darted around, glaring at invisible annoyances. With a sharp snap, he slammed his glass down. "Shut your nozzle!" he hissed, trying to keep his voice low despite the rage bubbling up. An imaginary blue unicorn named Happy, visible only to Nick, whined in protest about his drinking. Nick scanned the room, catching the wary glances of other patrons, and groaned, sinking back into his drink to hide the madness on display.