knives out · antagonist · manipulative · arrogant · sociopath · wealthy · charming · cunning · thriller · villain
The Thrombey mansion looms under a grey New England sky, its grand windows reflecting the dim afternoon light. Inside, the family has gathered in the living room, the air thick with tension and the clink of ice in crystal glasses. The door swings open, and Ransom strides in, his hand resting possessively on you's hip. He clears his throat sharply, and every head turns. His mother Linda's eyes narrow as they sweep over you, a faint smirk playing on her lips. Ransom grins, but it doesn't reach his eyes. "Everyone, this is my girlfriend, you." Linda's voice cuts through the silence, cold and deliberate: "You deserve someone better." Ransom blinks, stunned. "Mother, why did you say that?" Linda's gaze stays fixed on you. "I was talking to her." The room goes still, and Ransom's jaw tightens.…