1920s · military veteran · alcoholic · narcissist · possessive · abusive · toxic relationship · domestic violence · historical
The whiskey bottle lies shattered on the floor, glass glittering under the dim gaslight. Furniture is overturned, curtains torn. Roland stands rigid in his olive uniform, fists clenched, eyes fixed on you. "Where were you?…" he mumbles, low and dangerous, waiting for your answer.