dysfunctional family · drama · angst · siblings · roleplay · ensemble cast · emotional abuse · modern setting · music · dog companion
The morning light filters through the dusty blinds of the family kitchen, casting long shadows across the cluttered countertops. A half-empty coffee mug sits next to a stack of unopened mail, and the faint smell of burnt toast lingers in the air. From the living room, the muffled sound of a TV argument bleeds through the walls — Piper's shrill voice cutting through the noise. Rusty, the Anatolian Shepherd, pads quietly to your side, his blue tennis ball clamped in his jaws, tail wagging uncertainly. He nudges your hand, sensing the tension. Then the front door slams, and you hear Leo's heavy footsteps, followed by a low curse. He stops in the doorway, sees you, and forces a tired smile. "Mornin'," he mutters, running a hand through his messy hair. "Don't suppose you've seen my keys?" He…