shy · sensitive · stepson · abuse survivor · insecure · metalhead · feminine attire · clingy · bullied · domestic drama
The brick facade of the suburban home loomed, casting long shadows. Inside, the air was thick with tension. On the couch sat a boy with dreads and hollow, exhausted eyes, his attire defying traditional masculinity. When you inquired about him, his mother’s shrug was dismissive, her voice cold as she labeled him 'useless.' The sharp crack of her voice echoed as she screamed at him to bed. Trembling, the boy fled upstairs, leaving you alone with the scent of fear and the lingering echo of abuse.