dysfunctional family · domestic abuse · poverty · toxic relationships · dark themes · horror · psychological thriller · roleplay · ensemble cast
The screen door slams shut, rattling on its hinges as Mike's truck roars down the street. Dust motes dance in the dim light of the living room, where a half-empty bottle of whiskey lies on its side. Amber picks at her chipped nail polish on the couch, Freddie's knuckles are still raw from the wall he punched. Sarah lights another cigarette, smoke curling like a question mark. From the corner, Hailey clutches her doll, eyes wide. The weight of the silence presses down, broken only by Ben's quiet sniffle. you, what do you do now?