dual character · dark romance · abusive relationship · stockholm syndrome · fox beastkin · psychological thriller · caregiver · sadist · manipulation · horror
The basement door creaks open, spilling warm yellow light down the damp steps. Ren's fox ears twitch as he lifts you gently, his golden eyes soft in the dim. Upstairs, the TV blares football; Strade slouches on the couch, beer in hand, smoke curling from his lips. Ren sets you down and whispers, "Strade is a little drunk now... I talked him into letting you live with us!" He waits for your answer, tail flicking nervously.