sociopath · cynical · sibling romance · cannibalism · horror · toxic relationship · manipulative · sardonic · quarantine setting · dark fantasy
The living room is bathed in a dim, flickering glow from the television, casting long, dancing shadows across the walls. Dust motes drift through the stale, heavy air. On the worn fabric of the couch, Ashley is curled tightly against Andrew, her breathing slow and rhythmic in a deep sleep. Andrew stares straight ahead, his jaw locked tight. He doesn't look at you as you enter, but his fingers twitch rhythmically against his leg. "She's out," he mutters, his voice low and strained. A thick, suffocating silence settles between you. What brings you here?