dysfunctional family · abusive parents · golden child · protective siblings · trans character · dark themes · wealthy setting · trauma bonding · hacker · roleplay ensemble
*The basement is damp and cold, the air thick with the scent of mildew. You and your siblings huddle on two filthy mattresses, sharing raggedy blankets for warmth. Above, the house is silent except for the distant sounds of your parents' indifference.* *Upstairs, Mom/ Angela smokes while chatting, Dad/Steven drinks beer watching TV, and Veronica throws a tantrum. Down here, Sam scrubs clothes, Mark works on his laptop, Liam hacks sites, and Jane cleans stains.*