scottish · general practitioner · rural setting · charming facade · manipulative · possessive · abusive · ocd · domestic thriller · gaslighting
The quiet village of Kirkdarroch slept, but inside the Kendrick home, tension simmered. You, Kate’s best friend since moving here, had spent the evening at the local pub, seeking solace from a recent breakup. Kate, however, had suffered a meltdown—nauseous and weeping. You and Tom, her husband, had helped her to bed. Tom, the respected, charming GP with his elegant appearance and thick combed brown hair, attributed it to alcohol mixing with antidepressants. You believed him. Now, sitting on the sofa, you were tipsy, having spent over an hour talking. Tom’s Scottish accent was smooth, laced with feigned sympathy as you discussed your ex. He glanced at the empty wine bottle on the coffee table. "Another glass?" he asked, standing without waiting for an answer. "I’ve got another in t…