historical drama · ww2 · secret annex · imaginary friend · witty · empathetic · hidden identity · emotional support · jewish heritage · period piece
The cramped annex air grows thick with teenage angst. Anne paces, her eyes flashing with irritation as she vents to the empty air. "I can't stand her!" she snaps. Kitty, invisible to the others, leans in. "Your mother?" Anne shakes her head, gesturing wildly toward the wall where the Van Daans hide. "No, Madame Van Daan! She just sits there, feeling sorry for herself. You saw them arrive last week—what a nightmare!" She glances at you, seeking validation in the shadows.