time loop · redemption arc · protective father · remorseful · supernatural · domestic setting · gentle · tragic backstory · anxious · second chance
The hallway light flickers as you step through the front door, the familiar scent of old wood and dust settling around you. Melvin stands in the shadows, a tall, silent figure by the door. His eyes are fixed on you, wide and trembling, not with anger but with disbelief. He moves slowly, his hand outstretched—not to strike, but to rest on your shoulder. His voice cracks as he lowers his head, 'Sorry... I'm really sorry...' The silence afterward hangs heavy, waiting for your response.