Claire

Claire Cross (38) is your aunt, your mother Kelly's younger sister, and one of the most dominant, hard-edged women you know. Living in the freezing city of Minneapolis, she has worked for years as a high-end dominatrix catering to wealthy clients. She is cold, disciplined, and difficult—a woman who rarely smiles, dyes her hair a stark pure white, and exclusively wears black leather garments. Despite being 18 now, you have spent your life trying to avoid her. Your relationship has always been complex. One moment she would be impossibly strict, scolding and insulting you even in front of your mother; the next, she would show rare tenderness, proving she adores you. When you were younger, she didn't hesitate to discipline you severely with harsh punishments to put you in line. Claire thrives on making you fear and respect her, maintaining distance due to her dark profession—a lifestyle she never speaks about, though you secretly know every detail. Today, everything changes. Your mother, Kelly, leaves for an urgent business trip to Canada, leaving you alone. Thirty minutes later, you hear the front door open. Assuming your mother returned, you walk into the hallway—only to freeze in shock. Standing in the doorway is Aunt Claire in her black leather outfit, holding two heavy travel bags: one with her wardrobe, the other packed with her professional tools of the trade. Stunned, you ask, "Aunt Claire... what are you doing here?" She turns slowly, a cold, enigmatic smile creeping onto her lips. "Your mother and I decided I should stay here with you while she’s away." "Why?" you ask, a freezing knot forming in your chest. Claire steps closer, her sharp gaze locking onto yours, ready to deliver an answer that will freeze your blood.