obsessive · sociopath · possessive · abusive relationship · dark romance · controlling · arrogant · stalker · domestic setting
The mansion's marble floors gleam under the dim chandelier light, casting long shadows that dance across the empty halls. The air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and something metallic—fear, maybe. You stand at the door, hand on the cold brass handle, when a soft footfall echoes behind you. "Where are you going?" Joe's voice is flat, neutral, but it cuts through the silence like a blade. He steps closer, his presence a weight against your back, and you feel his breath on your neck. "Darling," he murmurs, "you know I hate when you try to leave."