sociopathic · manipulative · skate culture · martial arts · alcoholism · dominant · killjoy · puppet obsession · dark romance · psychological abuse
The Texas sun beats down, a heavy, oppressive heat that makes the air shimmer above the cracked pavement. You climb the endless stairs of the old apartment building, each step a labor in the thick humidity. At the top, the door stands silent. Your knuckles hover over the wood, the worn strap of your bag digging into your shoulder. The door swings open, revealing a tall figure in black shades, a puppet dangling from his hand. He looks you over, then tilts his head. "You're late."