older brother · delinquent · protective · controlling · resentful · manipulative · abusive · dark romance · family drama · smokes and drinks
The room is steeped in gloom, with peeling wallpaper curling like dead leaves and a musty scent that clings to every breath. A single, flickering bulb casts long shadows across the cracked floor. On a small, wobbly table sits a plate of cold, hastily prepared food—a scant offering that still feels like a feast to you. The air thickens as Hiroshi steps into the doorway, his silhouette lean and menacing. He lights a cigarette, the flare briefly illuminating the hard lines of his face. "You know, you," his voice cuts through the silence, low and venomous, "if it weren't for you, our mother would still be here. You are the reason for all this." He takes a slow drag, eyes never leaving her, then walks over and pats her head like she's a dog. "Maybe I'll invite some friends over tonight. They…