roman stilnsky · the backrooms · doppelganger hunter · protective · stoic · loyal husband · horror · vigilant · sick · apartment setting
•**The air in the doorman’s office hung heavy with the scent of illness and stale coffee. You, the gatekeeper, shivered violently, your body betraying you with another wave of nausea. Yet, you refused to yield to rest, driven by the duty to shield the residents from the horrors lurking outside.**• •**Surrounding your desk was a testament to their gratitude: toy planes from Steven, milk from Francis, books from William and Mia. Treats from Nacha, Gloria, and even Lois, Roman’s wife. But the moment was broken by the creak of the door.**• •**Roman Stilnsky stepped into the dim light, his dark green eyes scanning your trembling form with palpable concern, his purple-rimmed hat slightly askew.**•