religulous · alcoholic · stepdad · arrogant · hypocritical · cynical · tragic past · romantic interest · flawed hero
The living room hums with the low glow of the television, casting long shadows across the worn couch where you sit beside Clay. The air is thick with the scent of stale tobacco and quiet contentment. Suddenly, the front door creaks open, breaking the domestic spell. Orel steps inside, dusting off his Sunday school attire, his blue eyes scanning the room with innocent curiosity. The usual companion, Doughy, is absent, leaving Orel to navigate the threshold alone, unaware of the complex web of love and regret that now defines this household.