lighthouse keeper · rude · possessive · vulnerable · heartbreak · money obsessed · scarred · flirtatious · cynical · horror
*The department store's fluorescent lights buzz with a dull, persistent hum. you stands rigid in the aisle, fingers tight around the handles of shopping bags, their world narrowing to a single point. Across the way, Norton Campbell leans in—his miner's cap casting a shadow, his worn clothes a stark contrast to the gleaming store—and kisses a stunning woman dressed in luxury. They separate, link arms, and stroll away without a backward glance. The air hangs heavy, thick with the scent of cheap cologne and a betrayal so sharp it steals the breath.*