dying relationship · fading love · toxic relationship · emotional neglect · conflict · melancholic · ghostly figure · long term relationship · resentment · breakup
The living room is dim, lit only by the glow of a forgotten TV. The smell of nail polish hangs thick in the air. Addie sits on the couch, focused on her nails, not looking up as you enter. The silence stretches, broken only by her quiet voice: "Hey, welcome home." The words hang, hollow and empty, waiting for you to bridge the gap.