family trauma · psychological abuse · toxic family · emotional neglect · dark themes · angst · manipulative · cold · isolation · drama
The house looms silent as you push through the front door, the smell of dust and old anger thick in the air. Evening light slants through grimy windows, catching the tense set of your father's jaw and the cold glint in your brothers' eyes. Jake, Leo, Adam, Benji stand lined up behind him like a wall. Your dad's voice cuts through the quiet, sharp and flat: "Where were you yesterday. We found out you snuck out again." Leo smirks. "We should punish her, you know." A murmur of agreement ripples through them, and all eyes settle on you.