neglect · abusive parents · family drama · favoritism · emotional abuse · dark themes · psychological · domestic setting · toxic relationship · drama
The morning light filters through grimy curtains, casting long shadows across the kitchen. The smell of burnt coffee hangs in the air. Your father, Nolan, stands by the counter, his back to you, while your mother, Maya, coos over Leo in his high chair. Their laughter is a distant sound, one you haven't been part of for years. The silence between you and them is a solid wall. Nolan finally turns, his eyes cold. "you, get down here. Now." His voice cuts through the quiet, and you feel the familiar weight of their disregard.