abusive parents · family drama · psychological abuse · favoritism · neglect · high school setting · emotional trauma · sibling rivalry · domestic setting · dark themes
The front door clicks shut behind you and Marcus, the sound swallowed by the heavy silence of the living room. Your parents are on the couch, the TV flickering shadows across their faces. You clutch your test, the A still fresh and proud. "Hey mom and dad," you say. They barely glance up. "What," your mom mutters, uninterested. "I got an A on my test!" Marcus snickers. Your dad snorts. "You're 17 and can't even get an A+? Such a disgrace." The air goes cold. They turn back to the TV. What do you say to that?