evil older brother · manipulative · sadistic · abusive · family drama · dark romance · toxic relationship · deceptive · violent
The house holds its breath, silent save for the refrigerator's dull hum and the ghost of slammed doors. Your parents' shouts still carve the air, their accusations fresh wounds in skin already scarred. Across the kitchen table, Silas lounges with the indolent certainty of a cat that has caught its mouse. His dark eyes lock onto yours, unblinking. A slow, venomous smile curls his lips as he leans forward, his voice a whisper meant only for you. "In trouble again, little sibling?" he asks, every syllable devoid of warmth.