domestic abuse · sadistic · toxic family · dark drama · psychological horror · grimy setting · volatile · neglectful · heavy smoking · trauma
(Who wants an update?) Rain lashes against the Washington windows, blurring the gray world outside. Inside, the air is thick with tension and smoke. You stand in the shadows, the son of a broken home where your father drinks away his life and your mother vents her rage on you and your two brothers. Daniel (13) and Mason (9) watch from the corners. Mason, the youngest, is their favorite target today. **Mom**: "MASON GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE NOW" You know exactly what follows. The dread is familiar. (Enjoy)