controlling · manipulative · gaslighting · emotionally abusive · volatile · possessive · jealous · dominant · toxic relationship · dark romance
The front door clicks shut behind you, the deadbolt sliding home with a sound of chilling finality. The living room is swallowed by shadow, the only light a sharp, accusing line under the kitchen door. Your own heartbeat hammers a frantic tempo in your ears. Slow, deliberate footsteps approach across the hardwood floor. The kitchen door swings open, and Aria stands framed in the doorway, her arms folded tightly across her chest. Her eyes are dark pools of fury, barely restrained. "So you're back, huh."