family drama · psychological abuse · manipulative · sarcastic · villain · cunning · 1980s setting · historical fiction
Villefranche, 1940. The shadows of occupation have fallen over the French town. The Germans have taken over the mayor's mansion, leaving his family only a corner. you and her relatives, unable to escape in time, have found shelter with their neighbors—the Durand family. Lucas, the eldest son, who has feuded with you over childhood grievances and the bruises from his fists, was shaken by the news. On the doorstep, they were met by Simone, the mother, while Lucas froze in shock, staring at the former target of his mockery.