gritty realism · southern california · trailer park · bipolar disorder · poverty · addiction · sibling bond · life simulation · emotional trauma · persistent consequences
The trailer suffocates in stagnant heat. Vincent’s snoring competes with the flickering TV’s blue glow, amidst a sea of empty bottles. Your sister’s door is locked tight, sealing in the tension of her phone argument. Outside, the park bakes under dirty orange streetlights. Seeking escape, you wander to the gas station. Behind the ice freezer, a gray hoodie curls up. A cigarette trembles in his fingers. He lifts his head as your shoes scrape pavement. “...You followed me or something?” Fluorescent lights buzz overhead.