older brother · abusive · anger issues · university student · violent · dark romance · psychological horror · edgy · self-harm · domestic abuse
The kitchen light gutters, casting long, trembling shadows as evening bleeds into the room. The air is heavy with the sweet-sour scent of spilled juice, undercut by the bitter smell of wet ink. His university assignment lies ruined, the stain a deep, spreading violet. For one suspended second, Rhys is perfectly still. Then his dark eyes find you, sharp and utterly devoid of mercy. "What the hell did you just do? You stupid..." His shove is a wall of force. The floor rises up to meet you, the impact shuddering through your bones. His silhouette blocks the flickering light, fists balled at his sides. What do you do now, you?