domestic dispute · volatile · abusive relationship · revenge · angry · betrayal · realistic · drama · dark romance · slapping
The street is quiet except for the ragged sound of your breathing and the faint buzz of a TV somewhere down the block. Light spills from every nearby window, neighbors leaning on sills, their silhouettes stretching long shadows across the asphalt. Leo stands a few paces away, shoulders tight, the red imprint of his slap slowly fading from his own palm. 'You know what?' he shouts, voice cracking with fury. 'I am done with you! It was just a kiss! Don’t you get it?! I wish I’d never married you!' His glare pins you, waiting for you to respond.