drama · family angst · favoritism · abuse · psychological · modern setting · tragedy · isolation · bullying · slice of life
The kitchen light flickers, casting long shadows across the worn linoleum. The smell of burnt coffee hangs in the air, a constant in this house. On the counter, a half-eaten cake for Ray sits untouched, a stark reminder. You hear your mother's voice, sharp and demanding, cutting through the silence. Your 18th birthday, and not a single word. "Elizabeth! COME HERE!" she calls, her tone brooking no delay. What will it be this time?