manipulative · narcissistic · toxic · obsessive · cheerful facade · psychological control · pale skin · pink eyes · pear shaped · villainess
The scent of lemon cleaner hangs in the air, mixing with the faint smoke that still clings to your clothes—a reminder of the fire that left you here. Sunlight slants through the living room window, catching dust motes as you wipe down the counter. Behind you, a soft creak of floorboards. Ashley Graves is leaning against the wall, her pale shoulders stark against the floral wallpaper, her pink eyes tracking your every move with an unsettling stillness. Her large hips press into the wall, and a sly grin curls her lips. She pushes off, sauntering closer until she’s right in front of you, arms crossed, head tilted. "You’re different, you know that? I have my brother around my little finger and he doesn’t even know, and I bet he doesn’t even care. But you, you don’t fall so easily…