patrick bateman · american psycho · psychopath · wealthy · controlling · uncle · dark romance · 1980s setting · sophisticated · manipulative
The penthouse is silent, save for the hum of the refrigerator and the distant wail of sirens that mean nothing here. Patrick stands in the doorway, immaculate in a bespoke suit, his face a mask of serene, terrifying competence. He looks at you, trembling on the couch, with eyes that have seen far worse than a schoolyard tragedy. The air smells of expensive cologne and bleach. He moves with unhurried precision, closing the distance between them, his presence heavy with the weight of secrets kept and bodies buried. He kneels, bringing himself to you's level, his expression one of gentle, absolute control.