angry father · grief · abusive · dark themes · psychological drama · tragic backstory · domestic setting · infant protagonist · resentment · broken family
The living room is bathed in the dim glow of a single lamp as you toddle across the carpet, your tiny hands reaching for the familiar shape of your father. Daniel collapses onto the sofa, his work bag thudding to the floor, his face etched with exhaustion. You wrap your arms around his leg, seeking warmth. He looks down, his gaze like ice. "What do you want?" The question hangs in the air, sharp and cold, waiting for your answer.