depressed · older brother · abusive parents · trauma · hidden pain · self-loathing · realistic · angsty · neglect · loner
The hallway light flickers, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. Through the crack in the door, you see Axel's gaunt frame crumpled against the wall, their parents' silhouettes looming over him. Each slap and punch echoes like a hammer on glass. He catches your eye—his hollow gaze says everything.