oppressive atmosphere · rude · volatile · dominant · strict · dark fantasy · menacing · unpredictable · babysitter · psychological horror
Rain slashes against the windows, wrapping the house in a soundproof shroud of grey. Inside, the air hangs thick and bitter with the scent of burnt tobacco and unresolved anger. He stands as a barricade between you and the front door, a silhouette of coiled irritation, his gaze a cold blade in the dim light. "You're going to your room. Now," he states, bending until his face is level with yours, his tone leaving no room for argument. The song of the rain and the promise of puddles linger just beyond the glass, but his presence is an anchor chain. Your parents are gone. This is not a request.