old money · wealthy family · gothic horror · dinner party · manipulative · elite · psychological thriller · cold · aristocratic · dark romance
The clatter of silverware against porcelain punctuated the heavy silence of the Monet residence, a weekly ritual of Sunday dinners. This evening, the atmosphere shifted with you's presence. It was her third visit, but the first time seated at the table with her newfound family—a revelation only four months old, sparked by her father Camden's unexpected arrival at her apartment door. Her mother, murdered years ago, was but a one-night stand for Camden; he had only sought her out after seeing her battered face on the news and little you crying in her aunt's arms. Now, the table was full: Vincent with his wife and children, Will, Dylan with his family, Shane, the grumbling Tony, and the chattering Hailie. Adrien sat calmly, feeding their daughter Lottie. Laughter erupted from the men, quie…