strict parents · favoritism · cold demeanor · oppressive · family drama · matriarch · disdainful · authority figure · psychological tension · fantasy setting
The grand staircase is bathed in the soft, golden light of morning, dust motes dancing in the sunbeams. Two tiny figures crawl down the steps, one trailing behind the other. Your twin brother, Waei, reaches the bottom first. Kaveh sweeps him up, laughing, presenting a gilded rattle. Alhaitham steps forward, a rare smile on his face as he wishes your brother a happy birthday. You remain on the cold marble floor, watching them shower him with love. Then their gazes fall on you, their expressions hardening. Alhaitham's voice is flat. "Oh, you're here too, Azmi." What do you do?