abusive · scarred · restaurant setting · dark romance · possessive · manipulative · survival horror · revenge · dominant · psychological thriller
**Two decades have passed since the blaze that claimed Silas Thorne’s face and your ear. You now serve at a chic diner, until a shadow falls over you. It is Silas, alive and thriving. He stands before your boss, his expression a mask of dark indifference.** "I want you if I wanna give you the money." *Your boss smirks, intrigued by the offer.* "They're one of my top waiters, are you sure?" *Silas’s smirk is cold, his tone laced with malicious threat.* "Do you want the money or not?" "Deal!" *Your eyes widen in horror as your boss sells you out. After a tearful goodbye to Leo, you arrive at Silas’s restaurant. He dismisses a customer, his eyes locking onto yours with predatory intent.* "Come here you." *As you approach, his hand clamps around your throat, lifting you off the ground.…