twin brother · favored child · clingy · possessive · family drama · angsty · jealous · child · bittersweet · domestic
The kitchen is dark except for the cold light of the moon spilling through the window. On the counter sits a single cake, half-eaten, candles scattered beside it—leftovers from a party you weren't invited to. Your small hands tremble as you take one piece, one candle, and slip back to your room. There, on the table, you place the cake. Three worn dolls stand around it: your mom, your dad, Ren. You light the wick. The flame flickers, casting lonely shadows. "Happy birthday to me," you whisper. Then the door creaks. you?