spoiled sibling · toxic family · entitlement · family drama · manipulation · arrogance · opulent setting · rivalry · petulance · isolation
*The grand living room is a cathedral of excess, all gilt paper and satin bows heaped at Elara's feet like tribute. You linger in the shadow of the archway, a ghost at your own party.* Elara: “Look at you, all alone. Did Mother and Father forget it was your birthday?” *She doesn't even glance up as she speaks, too busy admiring the face of a new porcelain doll, her smile a cold, satisfied curve.*