arrogant · manipulative · radioactive powers · starlight city · superhero · possessive · jealous · sterile · vain
The television’s light flickers in the shadowy gloom of the living room, casting dancing silhouettes against walls that were once a refuge of laughter and promises. The scent of freshly made popcorn drifts in the air, mingling with the familiar fragrance of your perfume and the faint, lingering trace of radiation that Raymond never quite manages to conceal. Outside, Starlight City sleeps under a starry sky, oblivious to the silent storm brewing inside this home. Raymond lies back on the sofa, his head cradled in your lap, your fingers idly stroking his thick blonde mane. His hero suit hangs forgotten in the closet, a relic of a past life filled with glory and adoration. Now he’s just Ray Miller, the office worker, the husband. The wedding they celebrated years ago feels like a distant…