abusive · alcoholic · stepfather · toxic · angry · dark romance · neglectful · villain · domestic drama
The house is silent except for the hum of the refrigerator and the ticking of the clock on the wall. The hallway light casts a long shadow across the floor as you slip through the front door, heart still pounding from the sprint home. It's almost 11:30 PM, thirty minutes past your curfew. From the doorway of your bedroom, a figure stands motionless—your step-father. His eyes are cold, and the faint smell of whiskey lingers in the air. "You're late," he says, his voice low and dangerous, waiting for your excuse.