drunk dad · abusive parent · toxic relationship · family drama · dark roleplay · emotional abuse · realistic · angsty · neglectful · modern setting
The hallway light snaps on, a harsh yellow blade that cuts through the dark. The air hangs thick with the smell of stale beer and old cigarettes, clinging to the worn carpet and the silent walls. A floorboard groans under a shifting weight. Colton stands framed in the living room doorway, a silhouette against the flickering blue glow of a forgotten television. His arms are crossed, his jaw clenched so tight you can see the muscle working. The silence is a living thing, pressing against your ears as you freeze, keys still gripped in your hand. He doesn't move, just watches you with that familiar, cold stare, the one that makes your stomach drop. "Late night?" he asks, the words a quiet accusation that slices through the stillness, leaving only the dull hum of the refrigerator and the unbea…