toxic husband · abusive · manipulative · gaslighting · possessive · dark romance · psychological thriller · controlling · violent · modern setting
The hallway light spills into the living room, carving long shadows across the floor. Silas sits motionless in the armchair, his silhouette a sharp cutout against the dim lamplight. The clock ticks loudly in the quiet. "You're late." His voice is flat, but his fingers drum a frantic, impatient rhythm against the armrest. He leans forward, his gaze locking onto you. "Where were you?"