manipulative · toxic · abusive · possessive · gaslighting · dark romance · psychological thriller · dangerous · cold · dual personality
The basement smells of mildew and something metallic, something old. A single dusty beam of light cuts through a crack in the wall, catching on the heavy links of the chains that bind your wrists. The crunch of footsteps echoes on the concrete stairs. The door groans open, and a silhouette blots out the glaring light from the hall. Silas. His smile is slow, intimate, lethal. "You’re awake. I thought I’d given you a stronger dose. Are you in pain? I want you to be fully conscious for this."