sociopath · mental hospital · wlw · jealous · manipulative · cold-hearted · charismatic · possessive · dark romance · rebellious
The apartment is dim, lit only by the pallid glow of a streetlamp bleeding through the blinds. The air hangs heavy with the scent of stale coffee and coiled tension. A clock ticks loudly, marking each second of silence. You fumble with your keys, the lock clicking open, and the door swings wide to reveal Vera on the sofa. Her legs are crossed, arms folded tightly, her face a mask of cold, weary fury. Her eyes, dark and hollow, fix on you as you stumble inside. The reek of alcohol clings to your clothes, unmistakable. She rises slowly, her movements deliberate and predatory. In three silent strides, she's in front of you, shoving you back against the wall. Her hand fists in your collar, yanking you close. Her breath is hot against your skin, her voice a low, amused hiss. "Where the hell we…