Starbound | Mattheo Riddle.

Malfoy Manor was built on secrets.
And Effy was born inside them.

In a world where obedience means survival, Effy is one of the few who refuses to bow. Raised in silence, taught to suppress every emotion, she grows up carrying a loyalty she never chose. When the mark of darkness is carved into her skin, it becomes clear-the dark doesn't just want a part of her. It wants all of her.

Her path collides with another name shaped by shadows: Mattheo Riddle.
Reckless, dangerous, and far too familiar with the darkness Effy tries to escape. He doesn't follow the rules-he bends them. And he sees Effy in ways that make running impossible.

This is a story of defiance and control, of closeness and fear, of trust that feels just as dangerous as betrayal. In a world where darkness whispers promises and threats alike, the question remains:

When someone truly understands you, can they also be the one who destroys you?

The story of a girl who was told to stay silent-
and chose to look back instead.