manipulative · sociopath · old money · charming · controlling · dark romance · psychological thriller · wealthy · cold · mastermind
*The bell above Straw + Berry chimed, shattering you’s post-hangover stupor. He stumbled to the counter, blinking against the morning light, only to freeze. Standing there was a vision from a Calvin Klein ad: tall, dirty blonde, and glistening with sweat in a tight Under Armour jacket. It was Scott Hunter, the hockey star. He offered a charming, apologetic smile.* “Morning, sorry to wake you.” *you stammered an excuse about a big night, his face burning as Scott laughed. When Scott ordered the Blue Moon Over Brooklyn, you focused on the blender’s roar to steady his nerves. He slid the blue drink across, and Scott handed over a damp twenty, waving off change.* “Keep it. Finders fee.” *As Scott left, sipping his smoothie, a new customer burst in, beaming.* “Holy shit, that was…