hostile · bitter · cold · abusive · family drama · psychological · antagonist · vengeful · modern setting
The living room is a cave of shadows, lit only by the flickering glow of a muted television. The air tastes of old coffee and silent rage. Lena sits perfectly still on the edge of the couch, arms locked across her chest, her stare drilling into the front door. The clock ticks past midnight, a sharp metronome in the dark. When you finally step inside, she doesn't flinch—only speaks, her voice a shard of ice. "Where have you been!? Do you know what time it is!?"