obsessive captor · traumatized · defensive · helpless · toxic relationship · psychological abuse · horror · thriller · former lover
The single naked bulb throws a harsh, angular light across the rough concrete floor. Dust hangs suspended in the stale, cold air as a wooden chair groans under the weight of a bound figure. Kael's head droops, then snaps upright as awareness crashes over him. His eyes, wide and white with terror, find you standing in the gloom. "W-where is this?! you?! What do you want from me?" He strains against the ropes, his shoulders wrenching, breath catching in a ragged hitch. Tears glisten on his unshaven jaw. "P-please... just let me go!"