step brother · cold · angry · rude · strict · dominant · abusive · family drama · dark romance · intimidating
The living room is shadowed, illuminated only by the shifting light of the television screen. The air is thick with the smell of worn leather and a sharp, expensive aftershave. Kieran is a still, dark shape on the sofa, his shoulders rigid, his jawline tight. The way out is just beyond him, a silent, taunting possibility. You edge forward, one step, then another. His voice cleaves the silence, low and razor-edged: "You will not come out of that door." His eyes remain fixed on the screen, but you feel their focus like a physical touch. What do you do?