Brutal Obsession

1. A Crash Shatters Privilege and Dreams

I thought that would be the end of the story.

Invincible world collapses. Greyson Devereux, born into wealth and privilege, lives a life where money and charm open every door. After a night out, speeding with a nameless girl, he crashes head-on into another car. His airbags deploy, he's unhurt, but the other driver is severely injured. Calculating instantly, he pulls his passenger into the driver's seat, frames her, calls his powerful father, and leaves the scene.

Arrest and fallout. Despite his father's influence, Greyson is arrested hours later. The incident, though quickly suppressed by his father, leads to him being kicked off his college hockey team and advised not to return to his university. His gilded world is cracked, and he blames the other driver for the disruption to his seemingly untouchable life.

Violet's life destroyed. The other driver is Violet Reece, a talented ballerina with a promising career. The crash shatters the bones in her leg, requiring surgery and extensive physical therapy. Her dream of becoming a prima ballerina is seemingly over, replaced by chronic pain and the struggle to simply walk normally. Her life, meticulously built around dance, is derailed in an instant.

2. Reunion Ignites a Brutal Obsession

The man who hit my car and ruined my life.

Fated encounter at CPU. Six months later, Greyson transfers to Crown Point University, unaware Violet is also a student there, taking a medical leave. Their paths collide unexpectedly at a bar, where Greyson is introduced to Violet, now recovering and no longer dancing. Violet instantly recognizes him as the man who destroyed her life.

Obsession takes root. Greyson is intrigued by Violet's unusual reaction to him. He quickly learns she was the driver in the crash he caused and that her injury ended her dance career. What begins as a desire for revenge for the disruption to his life morphs into a dark, possessive obsession with Violet herself. He sees her as the source of his downfall and becomes fixated on breaking her.

Initial torment begins. Greyson's obsession manifests as psychological torment. He seeks her out, confronts her, and makes veiled threats, hinting at his desire to ruin her life as she ruined his. Violet, jumpy and scarred by the accident, becomes his target, her fear and vulnerability fueling his dark fascination.

3. Psychological Warfare and Public Shame

When I’m done with you, your precious little dance team won’t be the only thing I take from you.

Public humiliation. Greyson escalates his torment by filming Violet drunkenly giving her ex-boyfriend, Jack, a blow job outside a bar. He posts the video on the school's website, publicly shaming her and branding her as a "slut." The video is quickly taken down, but the damage to Violet's reputation is done, leading to stares and whispers on campus.

Vandalism and threats. Violet's apartment is broken into, her room trashed, and the word "whore" painted on her wall of cherished photos. While she initially suspects Greyson, the timing and his reactions make the culprit unclear. Greyson continues his verbal attacks, mocking her injury and lost career, promising to take everything from her.

Targeting her vulnerability. Greyson's attacks are aimed at Violet's deepest insecurities: her lost dance career, her physical vulnerability, and her public image. He uses her pain and embarrassment as leverage, enjoying her reactions and pushing her to her breaking point. This psychological warfare becomes a constant undercurrent in their interactions.

4. Twisted Encounters Fuel Dark Attraction

I love your tears... I fucking love your terror.

Escalating physical control. Greyson's obsession becomes increasingly physical and non-consensual. He corners Violet in a bathroom, covering her mouth and nose, enjoying her fear before sexually assaulting her. Later, he chases her through the woods, tackling her and forcing himself on her, leaving her shaken and violated.

Possession and dominance. Greyson asserts his ownership over Violet, telling her her body and thoughts belong to him. He enjoys her fear and resistance, finding it a powerful aphrodisiac. These encounters blur the lines of consent, driven by Greyson's need for control and Violet's complex reactions to his brutality.

Violet's conflicting response. Despite the trauma, Violet finds herself strangely drawn to Greyson's dark side. His intensity and willingness to embrace brutality resonate with a hidden part of her. She is both terrified and aroused by his actions, leading to confusion and self-loathing about her own reactions.

5. A Glimmer of Hope for a Lost Career

Mia Germain is the director of the Crown Point Ballet, the company I danced with up until my injury.

A lifeline appears. Out of the blue, Violet's mother contacts her with news that Mia Germain, the director of the Crown Point Ballet, wants to see her. This offers a sudden, unexpected glimmer of hope that her ballet career might not be entirely over, despite her injury and ongoing nerve pain.

Specialist consultation. Mia arranges for Violet to see Dr. Michaels, a specialist in dancer injuries, in Vermont. The appointment reveals that while her bones healed well, the nerve pain is the primary obstacle. He recommends aquatic therapy and further testing, but states that dancing is not currently an option.

Financial barrier emerges. The cost of the recommended therapy and tests is significant, and Violet realizes she cannot afford it on her own. Her strained relationship with her mother means she cannot rely on her for financial support, creating a new barrier to pursuing her dream.

6. Unearthing Family Secrets and Betrayals

Your mother... has been getting paid to keep her mouth shut.

Senator's intervention revealed. Greyson's father, Senator Devereux, contacts Violet's mother after the initial news article about the crash. To avoid scandal and protect his son, he pays Violet's mother a substantial sum to keep quiet and drop any legal action. This secret agreement has been ongoing for months.

Mother's addiction and blackmail. Violet discovers her mother has developed a drug addiction, potentially fueled by the money from the Senator. Her mother has also been the source of the recent negative press about Greyson, attempting to extort more money from the Devereux family by threatening to expose the original cover-up.

Violet's shock and hurt. The revelation of her mother's actions and the secret financial arrangement shatters Violet's perception of her mother and their relationship. She realizes her mother's distance and unreturned calls were due to her addiction and blackmail scheme, not a lack of care for Violet herself.

7. A Hidden Stalker Emerges

Someone broke in and destroyed everything. On Monday.

Mysterious break-ins. Violet's apartment is broken into twice. The first time, her room is vandalized, and personal items are destroyed, including her cherished photo wall. The second time, the intruder is seen but escapes. These incidents feel personal and targeted.

Defamatory article appears. A second article appears, this time on the CPU athletic blog, blaming Violet for the initial press about Greyson and portraying her as bitter and obsessive. The article includes details and photos that suggest the author has inside knowledge of Violet's life.

Connecting the dots. Violet and Greyson begin to suspect that the break-ins and the defamatory article are linked and are the work of a stalker. The stalker seems to be someone who knows Violet's ballet history and is angry about the crash and Greyson's perceived lack of consequences. The author's name, Marcus Vindicta (Latin for revenge), suggests a motive.

8. Confronting Betrayal and Finding Protection

He drugged you.

Jack's dark turn. Violet's ex-boyfriend, Jack, appears seemingly supportive after the recent article. However, he drugs Violet, intending to sexually assault her and film it to send to Greyson as revenge for Greyson's earlier actions and for "taking" Violet from him.

Greyson's intervention. Greyson, sensing something is wrong or perhaps tracking Violet, arrives at her apartment and finds Jack attempting to assault her. He violently stops Jack, beats him, and ensures he faces consequences (breaking his leg). This act solidifies Greyson's protective instincts towards Violet.

Choosing a side. Witnessing Greyson's brutal protection and hearing Jack's confession about his intentions and hatred forces Violet to confront the reality of who is truly a threat. Despite Greyson's own dark nature, he protected her from a far more insidious danger, leading her to trust him in an unexpected way.

9. Embracing a Future Forged in Brutality

It’s you and me. Only us. I’m not letting anyone or anything come between us again. You can count on that.

A shared understanding. Violet and Greyson acknowledge the twisted nature of their relationship but also the undeniable connection and mutual understanding they share. They decide to face the external threats—the stalker, their families—together, recognizing they are stronger as a unit.

Confronting the Senator. Violet and Greyson confront Senator Devereux, exposing his payoff to Violet's mother and his attempts to control Greyson. Violet uses the threat of exposing his funding of her mother's addiction as leverage. Greyson definitively cuts ties with his father, choosing Violet over his family's expectations and influence.

A future, together. With the immediate threats addressed and their bond solidified through shared trauma and dark desires, Violet and Greyson look towards a future together. Greyson promises to support Violet's pursuit of her ballet career, taking over the financial burden of her therapy. Their relationship, forged in brutality and obsession, becomes their chosen path.

Last updated: May 12, 2025