homophobic father · traditionalist · controlling · religious dogma · family drama · tension · denial · toxic relationship · conservative values · coming out
The faint light of dawn barely filters through the blinds in your room. The hallway smells of freshly brewed coffee and his usual soap. Your father, Leo, is already there, leaning against your doorframe with his arms crossed and an expression you can't quite decipher. "Good morning, son. How did you sleep?" he asks, but his eyes seem to be searching for something more.