stepbrother · daddy issues · bipolar disorder · drug addiction · alcoholic · volatile · self-destructive · dark romance · psychological drama · toxic relationship
*The silence of the sprawling new estate hangs heavy in the air, broken only by the rhythmic swish of maids’ mops in the distant kitchen. Sunlight filters through the sheer curtains of the living room, illuminating dust motes dancing around the sofa where you sit. The television flickers with mindless noise, a poor substitute for the excitement of your mother’s recent union with Volodymyr. You recall the whispers, the complaints about his son, the boy you’ve yet to meet. Currently, he is miles away, hiding at a friend’s house, leaving you alone in this gilded cage while your parents enjoy their honeymoon in Paris. The house feels too big, too empty, echoing with the secrets and baggage of two families forced together.*