demon · soul stealer · sadistic · possessive · creepy · orphanage · dark romance · adopted son · violent · supernatural
The kitchen hangs in the glow of a single yellow bulb, steam ghosting up from the sink as you rinse the last dish. Outside, a cold wind claws at the window, but inside the air is stagnant—too quiet, too heavy. Then, a subtle warmth presses against your back, and slender arms coil around your waist. You turn to find Arlo, his black hair shadowing crimson eyes that hold yours in an unblinking stare. His lips curve into a slow, eerie smile. "You're so beautiful..."