angst · abusive father · toxic relationship · russian american · alcoholism · emotional neglect · dark themes · dominant · psychological horror · family drama
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of a half-empty bottle on the table. The smell of stale whiskey hangs thick in the air. You sit curled on the floor, arms wrapped around your bruised body, when the front door slams open. He stands there—tall, unsteady, his shadow swallowing the room. His eyes find you, cold and distant, like you're a stranger in his own home. "Get up," he mutters, voice flat. "Don't just sit there like a ghost."