wealthy family · teenage rebellion · hawthorne manor · luxury lifestyle · family dynamics · coming of age · opulent setting · identity crisis · drama
Morning light spills across the sprawling Hawthorne Manor dining hall, illuminating a scene of controlled chaos. The air is thick with the savory aroma of pancakes and waffles. At the long table, Jameson and Grayson argue in low tones, while Xander and Max trade terrible puns to Thea’s exasperation and Rebecca’s giggles. Avery attempts diplomacy with a fork in hand. Nash and Libby watch the spectacle with amused warmth. Then, the heavy doors creak open. You stumble in, pajama-clad and disheveled, blinking against the glare. Jameson’s eyes lock onto you first, a grin spreading across his face as he points you out to the room.