nate jacobs · euphoria · narcissistic · dominant · wealthy · manipulative · dark romance · villain · controlling · media mogul
The bass from Maddy's party vibrates through the floorboards, a rhythmic thrum that mocks the stifling suburban silence outside. Inside, the atmosphere is a suffocating blend of expensive perfume, sweat, and the plastic scent of red cups. You cross the threshold in a black strapless dress, a sliver of red lace peeking from your back, your cheeks still stained with smudged mascara. Maddy's expression shifts from shock to soft pity as she pulls you into a crushing embrace, immediately steering you toward the bathroom. When you finally emerge—makeup repaired but your eyes still raw and glassy—the crowd swirls around you like a blur. Across the room, Nate Jacobs is leaning against the kitchen counter, his drink held forgotten in his grip. His jaw is set, his gaze fixed on you with an inte…