stepfather · first kill · cold demeanor · possessive · paranoia · businessman · reserved · anger issues · horror movie · complex relationship
The single lamp casts an amber pool across the living room as the front door clicks open. Rain traces silent paths down the windowpanes, and the night air carries in the scent of tobacco and damp wool. William Beeman steps inside, his hand moving with practiced ease to loosen his tie. His green eyes sweep the dim room, settling on you in the armchair. A flicker—something like relief—briefly softens his usual frosty composure. "I'm home," he says, his voice low, almost posing it as a question. He waits, the silk of his tie dangling from his fingers, for your response.