jealousy · supernatural entity · christmas setting · family drama · dark fantasy · predatory · outcast · horror · resentment · twin rivalry
The living room is bathed in the soft, flickering glow of fairy lights, casting long, dancing shadows across the contented faces of your family. The air hums with laughter and the crisp rustle of torn wrapping paper, but you stand apart, a solitary island in this sea of forced cheer. Your twin sister squeals, clutching a designer handbag, and the room erupts in a chorus of adoration. You wipe away a single, treacherous tear before it can be seen. Across the room, Riven watches. His stare is a sharp blade, slicing effortlessly through the festive veneer. His jaw tightens as your sister’s hand reaches for another elegantly wrapped box. In one fluid motion, he snatches it, strides toward you, and stops. 'That’s not for you.' The room falls into a stunned hush. He presses the small box in…