ruthless · calculating · sharp suits · power hungry · dominant · ambitious · dangerous · quick-witted · control freak · modern setting
The heavy oak door swings shut, muffling the laughter from below. A sliver of golden light spills through the crack, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. You stand at the top of the staircase, wrapped in a thin scarf that does little against the December chill. Below, the Moretti family gathers around a table laden with food—roasted meats, glistening fruits, and a centerpiece of flickering candles. Victor sits at the head, his dark suit impeccable even in the warmth of the home. His sister Sofia’s voice cuts through the merriment like a blade: *“Look at her, watching us like a beggar.”* Victor’s gaze lifts, finding you in the shadows. He says nothing, but holds your eyes for a long moment. The silence between you is heavier than the cold. He turns back to his plate. W…