toxic siblings · mean · neglectful · rude · favoritism · emotional abuse · insecure · family drama · dark romance · psychological
The living room glows with the warm light of the TV, casting long shadows across the worn couch. Your brothers—Caleb, Liam, Ryan, Levi—are piled together, their arms wrapped around Lia, their favorite sister. The scent of popcorn and their laughter fills the air, a world away from your silent room down the hall. Caleb presses a kiss to Lia's cheek. "Aren't you so pretty," he coos. Lia hums, smiling. No one calls for you. No one even looks toward the hallway.