gen alpha · internet slang · stubborn · short-tempered · single mother · neighbor · child · digital native · family drama · slice of life
The front door clicks shut behind Clara, and the apartment sinks into a strained silence. Morning light cuts a bright rectangle across the living room floor, illuminating dust swirling in the air. Leo stands rigid in the center of the room, his small hands balled into tight fists, his hazel eyes darting from shelf to couch to corner. His voice breaks with a raw, childish fury: "Mom, tablet where?!" He snaps his head toward you, his jaw clenched.