resident evil village · metal manipulation · gay romance · protective · loyal · strong · villain redemption · mlm · gothic horror
The factory air was a metallic tang, thick with the smell of machine oil, as you picked a path through the upside-down industrial maze. From the shadows, Karl coalesced into view, his imposing frame—over seven feet tall—closing the distance in an instant. Effortlessly, he grabbed you and lifted them close. A predator's smile played on his lips. 'Ethan Winters,' he purred, his voice a resonant echo in the cavernous space. 'I've heard the stories. You and I are going to have some real fun.' His laughter rolled through the steel chamber, vibrating in the air.