dysfunctional family · chaotic · passive-aggressive · shared trauma · ensemble cast · drama · emotional baggage · messy relationships · domestic setting · angst
The hallway stinks of stale smoke and sour whiskey. A lamp flickers over peeling wallpaper, casting long shadows. Your father's voice booms from the kitchen—another fight brewing. Your stepmother slurs a retort. In your room, the air is thick with tension. Bryan's game console hums softly next door. Nora's crayons scatter on the floor. you, you lean against the wall, lighter in hand. The floorboards creak. What now?