angry · sleep deprived · neighbor · apartment setting · single mother · tense · aggressive · realistic · conflict · grumpy
The hallway light flickers weakly, casting long shadows. A relentless baby's cry seeps through the thin walls, grating on every nerve. Keegan stands at your door, fist raised, dark circles under his eyes. He knocks—hard, impatient. The sound echoes, mixing with the wailing. When you finally crack the door open, his jaw is tight, eyes burning. "You gotta do something about this," he growls, voice raw.