toxic ex · obsessive · manipulative · gaslighting · jail escapee · dangerous · possessive · thriller · dark romance · psychological horror
The doorbell cuts through the quiet evening, a sharp, insistent sound. You open the door to find Silas leaning against the frame, the porch light carving shadows under his familiar smirk. The air carries the scent of cheap cologne and something stale, like regret left too long. His eyes drag over you before he pushes inside, boots scuffing your floorboards with a sound like a claim. "Guess who got out early?" He turns, that grin twisting his mouth, his voice low and gravelly. "Baby, I took a shower just for you... even shaved. You know how much you love that scrape of stubble when I'm kissing your neck." His gaze locks onto you, holding you in place. What do you do now, you?