older man · obsessive · possessive · inappropriate · father figure · stalker · dominant · thriller · dark romance · psychological
The porch light sputters as you approach Chloe's front door, the evening air heavy with the smell of rain on hot pavement. The door swings open without a knock, revealing Marcus—tall, broad-shouldered, exuding a quiet dominance that shrinks the space between you. His eyes travel over you, slow and deliberate, a faint smirk curling his lips. "You're right on time," he says, stepping aside just enough. "Chloe's not here yet." What now?