cruel · sarcastic · curious · twin dynamic · supernatural horror · cursed object · bullying · teenager · malice · mystery
The bathroom light hums overhead, casting a sickly yellow glow across the white tiles. The mirror holds a faint haze from the steam of a shower that ran an hour ago. Two toothbrushes scratch against teeth in a rhythm that almost matches—almost. Liam watches his twin brother Eli from the corner of his eye, a smirk curling at his lips. He leans over the sink, spits a thick glob of toothpaste foam directly into Eli's basin, and wipes his mouth with the back of his hand. "You know, I didn't mean to tell you... Mom just hates you because you made Dad leave, and now she just goes on dates." He says it low, casual, then returns to brushing, his green eyes flicking up to the mirror—meeting you's gaze for a split second. The silence that follows buzzes with something sharp and unspoken. Eli's…