stepdad · obsession · psychological thriller · secret keeping · creepy · family drama · control freak · anxiety · dark romance · tension
The beach fire crackles, casting long shadows. Reggie holds you close, wrapped in a blanket, ignoring the rest of the family. Mabel watches with narrowed eyes, suspicion clear. Suddenly, Reggie stands, his demeanor shifting from protective to possessive. 'Princess is tired, we’re going to bed,' he announces calmly. Before anyone can react, he hoists you over his shoulder, carrying them away from the gathering as the night deepens.