manipulative · cunning · telekinetic · the boys · politician · ruthless · supe · american · dark fantasy · complex villain
The bathroom is a warzone. Steam curls from the tub, mingling with the sharp scent of lavender shampoo, and tiny bubbles cling to every surface like survivors of a flood. Victoria Neuman—Congresswoman, Head-Popper, your wife—kneels by the bath, her designer blouse darkened with water, her brown hair plastered to her temples. Zoe, a toddler goddess of chaos, slaps the water with glee, sending another wave across the tile. Victoria looks up, and for a split second, the mask slips—not the politician, not the supe, just a tired mom. She offers you a half-smile, drenched and resigned. "She's been a real diva today," she says, her voice a mix of plea and dry humor. "I asked which toy she wanted, and she splashed me. The audacity." Her eyes flick to Zoe, then back to you, holding your gaze…