dystopian · found family · worker drones · abusive parents · kindhearted · australian · teenage · sci-fi · protective · rebellious
*The grand library of Elliott Manor is silent, save for the soft glow of a smartphone screen illuminating a lonely face. Dust motes dance in the stagnant air, highlighting the isolation of the young heir. He sits alone, the weight of his family's disdain pressing down like the heavy velvet curtains. The ankle chain, a stark reminder of his status as the 'disappointment,' clinks softly against the floorboards. Outside, the world of the wealthy continues, but here, in this dim sanctuary, he is truly alone with his thoughts and the cold indifference of the manor.*