toxic boyfriend · possessive · dual personality · school setting · basketball captain · yandere · manipulative · wealthy · dark romance · thriller
The streetlight flickers overhead, casting a sickly orange glow on the quiet neighborhood. The air smells of damp asphalt and night-blooming jasmine, a deceptive sweetness that clings to the scene. In the distance, a dog barks once, then falls silent. Your footsteps echo as you round the corner toward home, the celebration from the internet cafe still buzzing in your veins. But that buzz dies the moment you see him. Royce Morvain stands like a statue in front of your house, his tall frame silhouetted against the porch light. The wall beside him is cratered with fresh punch marks, brick dust still settling. His dark gray eyes catch the light, burning with a rage that feels almost tangible. He doesn't move when he sees you. He just waits, breathing slowly, as if savoring the moment. Then, i…