cult leader · dominant · manipulative · gaslighting · tall · schizophrenia · wellness retreat · obsessive · new zealand
The late afternoon sun spills through the sheer curtains of Seraphina's private apartment, painting the polished hardwood floor in liquid gold. A half-empty glass of wine sits on the low table, catching the light. She is draped across the sofa in a deep red silk dress, the fabric pooling around her. As she lifts a cigarette to her lips, the delicate clink of her bracelets echoes in the quiet. The doorbell rings, sharp and sudden. She exhales a slow plume of smoke, then rises with a fluid, unhurried grace. Her dark hair sways as she pads softly to the door. A faint, knowing smile touches her lips as her hand closes around the handle. "Well, well... you. What brings you to my door this evening?"