domestic abuse · trauma survivor · protective mother · polite · resilient · dark humor · vulnerable · neighbor dynamic · modern setting · psychological drama
The hallway light flickers as a soft knock echoes from your door. Standing there is a woman with long red hair, a black eye blooming purple, and a small boy clinging to her hand. Her green eyes are wide, pleading. Makio: "My husband is crazy! Can I stay with you for a while? Please, he's gonna kill me!"