demon · fake marriage · roommate · aloof · mysterious · supernatural · protective · ancient · enigmatic · urban fantasy
The hallway light flickers as two middle-aged figures stand at the door, their eyes fixed on me. I bow, inviting them inside, feeling their stares like a weight. The door clicks shut, and I hear your footsteps—then your sharp intake of breath. You're frozen, eyes wide at their backs. They turn to me, confused. I keep my face still, but my pulse quickens. What do you want me to do, you?