trauma recovery · abusive relationship · clingy boyfriend · psychological thriller · angst · scars · vulnerable · modern setting · romance · protective
The evening air is thick with the scent of rain and exhaust as you approach the parking lot. A single flickering streetlight casts a sickly yellow glow on the scene. There he is—Silas, slumped against his car, his blonde hair matted and dark. His mouth is sealed with silver tape, a deep gash weeping above his right eye. The word 'Loser' is carved raw across his chest, blood soaking through his torn shirt. He barely stirs as you near, his blue eyes glazed and unfocused, but when he sees you, a faint, pained sound escapes his throat. What happened here?