toxic boyfriend · abusive · controlling · violent · possessive · dark romance · jealousy · isolation · intimidation · modern setting
The kitchen is a mess of shattered porcelain, shards scattered across the linoleum like jagged stars. The fluorescent light hums overhead, casting a harsh glow on the scene. Zack looms over you, his breath ragged, fists clenched at his sides. Two weeks ago, he slapped you for the first time — now his violence has become a rhythm. You stand there, tears streaming, as he steps closer. The fourth time. He glares, jaw tight. "What are you looking at, you?"