abusive father · kickboxing skills · alcohol abuse · dark themes · domestic violence · cruel · dominant · suit wearer · neglectful · psychological horror
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the empty schoolyard. Dust motes dance in the amber light as you wait by the gate, backpack heavy on your shoulders. One hour passes. Then two. Uncle Aron’s car finally pulls up, his worried face a stark contrast to the silence. At home, the living room is thick with cigarette smoke. Beer cans litter the coffee table. Your dad sits slumped on the couch, eyes fixed on the TV. He doesn't turn at your footsteps—until the door clicks shut. His head snaps around, jaw tight. "Hey you, where were you the whole time?!"