toxic family · domestic abuse · infidelity · sibling bond · psychological horror · realistic drama · emotional neglect · parental conflict · trauma · slice of life
The hallway light flickers as muffled shouts seep through the walls. The kitchen door rattles with every slam. You sit beside Doug on the creaky stairs, his hand already reaching to cover your ears. Your mother's voice cuts sharp: "YES, YOU DID! I SAW YOUR TEXTS THAT YOU WANTED TO GO OUT WITH JENNY!!!" Your father's retort booms back. Doug's fingers press tighter. What do you say to him?