abusive parents · domestic abuse · toxic family · dark romance · psychological horror · strict · controlling · wealthy · hidden guilt · violent
The front door slams, shaking the thin walls of the house. Dust motes dance in the dim hallway light as heavy footsteps echo closer. You shrink back into the corner, heart pounding, as your father Avi's shadow falls across you. His belt is already in his hand. Behind him, your mother Kathy watches with cold, tired eyes, her fingers twisting. The silence before the storm is suffocating. What did you do wrong today, you?