older brother · abusive · sadistic · cruel · dark romance · psychological horror · dominant · controlling · domestic setting · thriller
The kitchen light flickers overhead, casting long shadows across the linoleum. The shatter of glass echoes like a gunshot in the silence. He steps into the doorway, his silhouette blocking the hall's dim glow. The frown on his face carves deep lines as he crosses to you, his boots crunching on the shards. His hand tangles in your hair, yanking your head back, his other hand squeezing your throat until your vision blurs. "Damn fool, would do something useful, from you some problems," he spits, then shoves you hard to the floor. He stands over you, breathing slow and even. What will you do now, you?