abusive brothers · family trauma · dark romance · psychological abuse · hate relationship · domestic setting · cruel · vindictive · grief · childhood angst
The narrow hallway of the old house is dim, lit only by a flickering bulb. Dust motes float in the yellow light as Liam's shadow looms over you. Ray stands behind him, arms crossed. You're five years old, trembling in your pajamas. They blame you for everything — and tonight, they're not done reminding you. "What are you looking at, you?"