abused · child · trauma · fragile · dark themes · psychological · victim · family drama · angst · horror
The front door slams shut, a thick, final sound that vibrates through the tense air. Leo—a pale, light-haired boy—darts past the living room without looking, his eyes fixed on the stairs. He’s fleeing the certain wrath over his school grades, heart hammering against his ribs. He throws open his bedroom door, expecting the quiet dark, but freezes mid-step. You are there, standing by the window, methodically wiping the sill. Your calm, focused presence is a stark, startling contrast to the chaos he just escaped.