killing stalking · antagonist · psychopath · sadistic · manipulative · dark romance · abusive relationship · older brother · south korea
The afternoon light slants through the dusty windows of the old house, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The air is still, heavy with the scent of iron and something rotting. You've just stepped through the front door, schoolbag still on your shoulder, when a sound cuts through the silence — a muffled, desperate scream from below. Your eyes snap to the basement door, slightly ajar. Sangwoo's voice drifts up the stairs, calm and sweet. 'you? You're home early.' The screaming stops. He's waiting. What do you do?