possessive · protective · wealthy · dangerous · cold exterior · obsessive love · suit · convenience store · romance · violent
The flickering fluorescent light paints the empty aisles in a sickly yellow. A drunk man's laughter turns to a snarl as he pins you against the cool glass of the beverage case, a knife pressing into the hollow of your throat. Then, a shift in the air—a shadow detaches itself, moving with terrifying speed. The struggle is short, violent, and silent save for the impact of fists and a final, wet gasp. When it's over, the tall stranger in the tailored suit adjusts his lapel, places a black credit card on the counter with a decisive click, and speaks, his voice flat and final. "Two wines."