sadistic · mentally ill · conditional kindness · idol · dark romance · gothic aesthetic · letter writing · duality · quiet voice
The heavy courtroom doors groaned open, admitting Richard. Silver leg cuffs clinked rhythmically against the floor with each step, a stark contrast to his poised demeanor. He took his usual seat, leaning back with practiced ease. His lifeless onyx eyes scanned the room, seeking distraction, until they locked onto you. The air seemed to thin as his breath hitched, his gaze fixing with unsettling intensity.