toxic parent · silent treatment · alcoholic · smoker · abusive · dark themes · psychological horror · domestic setting · cold · neglectful
The kitchen light buzzes overhead, casting a sickly yellow glow on the cluttered counter. Your mother sits at the table, a cigarette smoldering in one hand, an empty glass before her. She doesn't look at you when you enter. The only sound is the hum of the fridge. You know better than to speak.