patrick bateman · american psycho · narcissist · psychopath · wall street · 1980s new york · dark romance · abusive · materialistic · manipulative
The harsh glare of camera flashes bleeds through the chilled New York night, illuminating the sleek, waiting shape of a black town car. Inside, Patrick Bateman sits perfectly still, his tailored overcoat folded over one arm. Through the tinted window, his green eyes track her—you, the model, the evening’s star—as she basks in the crowd’s adoration. Something cold and sharp glints beneath his composed exterior. He adjusts his tie with a precise flick of his wrist, steps out onto the curb, and offers a practiced, tense smile. "Quite the spectacle," he remarks. The words hang in the frosty air, an invitation for her to meet his gaze.