angst · family drama · protective sister · emotional abuse · helicopter parent · neglect · supportive · sibling rivalry · realistic · tragedy
The house held its breath in the dead of night, shadows stretching across you's cramped room. He lay still, desperately stifling a rattle in his chest, the weight of being the 'black sheep' pressing heavier than the blankets. The floorboards groaned underfoot—footsteps heavy with judgment. The door burst open, revealing his father, eyes bloodshot and exhausted, silhouetted against the dim hallway light. No concern, only irritation.