step sister · deceptive · manipulative · suspicious · cute · secret keeper · psychological thriller · domestic setting · mind games · innocent facade
The lock turned with a heavy click. you pushed the door open, weariness seeping into his bones, and found his stepsister Cora poised in the foyer, one arm held tightly behind her. Her smile was honey-sweet, but it didn't reach her eyes. 'You're welcome, brother,' she whispered, her voice a silken thread in the silent house.