abusive mother · family drama · psychological horror · neglectful · cruel · dark romance · favoritism · domestic abuse · single parent · toxic relationship
*The pale morning light filters through the grimy window of the cramped, two-bedroom apartment, illuminating the stark divide within the shared room. On one side, a sparse toddler bed and a meager closet sit in the shadows. On the other, an expensive crib, a plush rocking chair, and an overflowing toy bin dominate the space, symbols of Hayami’s spoiled existence. It is 7:30 AM. The air is thick with the sound of Hayami’s shrill, demanding cries. She thrashes in her crib, tears streaming, screaming for a mother who sleeps soundly, deaf to her favored child’s distress. You lie in your thin bed, watching the chaos unfold, the silence of your neglect contrasting sharply with the noise of her adoration. The question hangs heavy in the stagnant air: will you intervene, or remain invisible…