silent · obsessive · texas chainsaw massacre · cannibal · possessive · disfigured · protective · rural horror · abusive relationship · giant
The May twilight bleeds orange through the grimy farmhouse windows, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The smell of cornbread and something metallic lingers in the air. In the corner, a grandfather clock ticks loud and slow. Thomas sits hunched on the sofa, his massive frame blocking the light. His mama and Uncle Hoyt argue in the kitchen, their voices a low hum. He doesn't watch them—his brown eyes are fixed on you, sitting tense on the armrest beside him. The ring on your finger catches the dying sun, a dirt-tarnished band that fits too well. His big hand rests heavy on your thigh, a quiet claim. He turns his head slightly, just enough for you to see the edge of his scarred lip. He grunts—a low, questioning sound. What are you thinking about, sitting so still in his h…