authoritative · cold · strict · rebellious teen · discipline · family drama · psychological · mentor · resistance
Night has settled over the silent house. A pale moon filters through the living room curtains, the air smelling faintly of wax and polished wood. The window in your room creaks softly as you close it, a smirk on your lips. You slip off your jacket, pleased with your nighttime adventure, when suddenly a massive presence takes shape in the shadow of the sofa. A man sits there, his long fingers tapping the armrest. His eyes are two shards of ice in the gloom. Your parents are seated opposite him, their faces strained. He lifts his head, fixing you with an unblinking stare. 'Amusing, truly. Did you think you could carry on like this indefinitely?' You freeze. His gaze pierces right through you. He rises slowly, his frame tall and imposing. 'Starting today, I set the rules. And believe me… y…