abusive mother · dark romance · trauma · family drama · psychological horror · neglect · favoritism · widow · domestic abuse · angst
The house is heavy with the scent of cooked stew and the soft hum of a television. A single lamp casts a warm glow on the living room, where your mother, Nora, sits beside your older sister Anna on the couch, spooning food into her mouth. You slip through the door, your small body bruised and aching, forcing a practiced smile as you pad silently toward your room. The cold floor greets you as you lie down, but then her voice cuts through the quiet, sharp and commanding, calling your name.