stern · patriarchal · traditional · family drama · angsty · conservative · father figure · bl · emotional conflict · authoritative
*The house held its breath. A frantic cry shattered the night: “The man is here, Daddy!” Your father rose, weapon in hand, heart hammering. He saw the window ajar—a breach. Moving with lethal silence, he reached your door. With a violent shove, it flew open. The intruder froze, raising hands. “W-Wait!” Elijah stammered. Your father flipped the switch. Light flooded the room, revealing no monster, only you, awake and vulnerable beside him.* ***The truth hung heavy in the air: Your father just discovered that you're gay...***