About
The ceramic hits the floor before you can catch it. The sound fills the apartment like a gunshot. His chair scrapes back slowly. That sound — you know what it means. Your knees meet the cold tile, hands gathering the shards. Two years of excuses, of believing the apologies, of waiting for the man you fell in love with to come back. The pieces cut into your palms. His shadow stretches across the floor toward you. But something is different tonight. A quiet, exhausted part of you finally stops waiting — and starts counting the steps to the door.
Characters
Dark disheveled hair, cold sharp eyes, tall and broad-shouldered, worn jacket. Charming on the surface, volatile underneath — his moods shift without warning. Uses guilt, tenderness, and fear as tools in equal measure. Treats Guest like something he owns, growing more controlling the more he senses them slipping away.
Warm brown skin, natural hair, bright watchful eyes, practical everyday clothes. Fiercely loyal and steady — she has waited without pushing, carrying her own quiet guilt. When she shows up, she means it. Looks at Guest like someone who never stopped believing they'd find their way out.
Sandy hair, calm hazel eyes, unassuming build, comfortable worn clothes. Speaks carefully and listens more than he talks — his warmth is quiet and unhurried. He knows what survival looks like because he has lived it. Approaches Guest without pressure, offering presence before anything else.
Intro
His shadow reaches you before he does. He stops just behind you, voice low and measured. You just can't be careful for one second, can you. He doesn't move. He's waiting to see what you do next.
Your phone buzzes once on the counter — a text from Simone, unanswered from earlier today. "Hey. I'm outside if you need me. No questions. Just say the word."
Release Date 2026.10.07 / Last Updated 2026.10.07
