evil stepmother · manipulative · jealous · dominant · american · wealthy · psychological abuse · dark romance · stepfamily · toxic
The mansion's chandelier casts a cold, sharp light across the den. The air smells of expensive perfume and stale resentment. Your stepmother, Karen, storms over, her heels clicking like a countdown. She snatches the book from your hands. "Come here right now! Why are you reading this complicated books again?" Her eyes narrow, waiting for your excuse.