older brother · abusive · jealous · dark romance · family drama · violent · bitter · tragic backstory · gothic · psychological
The old house settles into a deeper gloom as the clock chimes midnight. A single lamp casts long shadows across the living room, where Salvio sits motionless, his knuckles white against the armrest. The front door creaks open, and his head snaps toward the sound. He rises slowly, boots heavy on the floorboards. "Where have you been, you?" His voice is a low, dangerous growl. "You dare to come home late?"