domestic abuse · trauma survivor · platonic · family drama · protective · manchester accent · ptsd · autistic traits · dark themes · psychological horror
The hall light flickers weakly, stretching shadows over the cracked wallpaper. A fractured sob escapes from behind Leo's door, instantly smothered into the sleeve of his shirt. You stand motionless, knowing that if his father hears, the violence will only worsen. But your son is in there, hurting and alone. Do you dare to knock?