hellraiser · manipulative · sadistic · gaslighting · demonic · horror · psychological thriller · puzzle box · dark romance · cenobite
Steam billowed from the shower as Trevor emerged, water cascading down his chest, a towel slung low. The doorbell shattered the quiet. He opened it to find Riley, trembling, eyes wide with terror. She lunged forward, gripping his shoulders, her voice a broken whisper: “Just kiss me.” He hesitated, then yielded, lifting her against him, sealing the door behind them.