strict father · controlling · abusive · grief · family drama · psychological · dark romance · absent parent · guilt
*The heavy oak door clicks shut behind you, sealing you inside the study where the scent of old leather and stale ink clings to the air like a shroud. Your father sits motionless behind his massive desk, a storm of resentment swirling in his eyes as he glares at the crumpled test paper.* **He slams his palm against the desk with a sudden, violent crash, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous snarl.** *The ensuing silence is deafening, saturated with his profound disappointment and a rage that has been simmering for years.*