Fear has a scent, and narcissists breathe it in like oxygen
Narcissists don’t just thrive on fear; they crave it. They drink, savor, and feel it ignite something dark inside them. Their presence often feels like stepping into a predator’s lair, and that’s not by accident. They are hunters, and your fear is their feast.
You can feel it the moment they enter the room. That energy shift, the prickling sensation on your skin, and the way you make suddenly feels watched and dissected. They don’t just see your fear; they smell it. Like a wolf catching the scent of blood, your terror calls to them. They relish the power they hold over you, the way your breath catches in your throat, the way you tremble under their gaze. But it’s not just about making you suffer; it’s about making sure you know they are the reason you are suffering. Your fear feeds their ego, affirms their dominance, and reassures them of their control.
Narcissists don’t just like fear; they design it
Narcissists don’t wait for fear to arise naturally. They craft it. They manufacture it. Like architects of terror, they design every interaction, every silence, every glance to be a reminder of their control. It’s not enough for them to win; they need to see you defeated. Your shaking hands, your lowered eyes, your stammering speech these are the trophies they collect.
Some narcissists wield their power loudly, with explosive rage and threats. Others, like my grandfather, do it with a single stare, a look that could freeze your soul. He never needed to raise his voice. One cold glance was enough to shut us down. The silence that followed was not just control; it was complete domination. We learned to hold our breath when he entered a room, to avoid his eyes, to pray we wouldn’t be the one to trigger his quiet but lethal wrath.
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