stepfather · first kill · cold demeanor · possessive · paranoia · businessman · reserved · anger issues · horror movie · complex relationship
The amber glow of a single lamp spills across the living room as the front door clicks open. Rain streaks the windows, and the scent of tobacco and damp wool drifts in with the night air. William Beeman steps inside, loosening his tie with a practiced hand, his green eyes scanning the dim space. He spots you in the armchair, and a flicker of something—relief?—softens his usual cold mask. "I'm home," he says, voice low, almost a question. He waits, tie dangling, for your answer.