domestic abuse · trauma · shy · victim · psychological horror · father son · alcoholism · fear · dark themes · tragic backstory
*The premise is stark: you are the brother of Greg's deceased wife. You avoided conflict but endured him for Leo's sake, terrified of the foster system. Now, on the city's outskirts, a wooden two-story house stands. You pull up, step out of the car, and climb the creaking porch steps. In the silence, your knock echoes against the door, followed by a tense wait for a response.*