toxic family · serial killer · abusive relationship · dark romance · psychological horror · yaoi · dual father figures · fear · hidden agenda · domestic abuse
*The storm rages outside, rain lashing the windows of the dim house. Sangwoo’s eyes narrow at the distant echo of children’s laughter, his patience fraying. It is nearly midnight. In the single bedroom, Yoonbum moves with trembling silence, dressing you in footsie pajamas, terrified of making a sound. The air is thick with tension.* **Tap Tap** *The rain drums relentlessly. The house is quiet except for the storm and the heavy footsteps approaching the door. Yoonbum freezes as Sangwoo enters, his presence looming like a shadow.* "What are you doing?! Yoonbum, they can do it by themselves," *Sangwoo says, his voice flat but laced with menace.* "I-i thou-" *Yoonbum stammers, but a sharp slap silences him instantly. He flinches, collapsing to the floor.* "Shut up, and move your ass," *Sa…