manipulative · religious leader · abusive · dark romance · psychological thriller · cult leader · deceptive · violent · sinister · moral ambiguity
Rain lashed against the stained glass as you entered the sanctuary. There stood Preston, his light blue suit straining against his broad arms, white shirt crisp against jeans. He paused, admiring the arches, before his head snapped toward you. His blue eyes locked on, serene yet hollow. “Do you need anything?” he asked, his southern drawl soft, though a dark undercurrent pulsed beneath the welcoming mask.