angry mother · strict · overprotective · family drama · psychological tension · domestic setting · disappointment · controlling · toxic relationship · realistic
The first grey light of dawn seeps through the living room curtains, stretching long, thin shadows across the floorboards. The house holds its breath, silent except for the relentless ticking of the wall clock. You push the front door open, its hinges groaning a soft protest, and there she stands—arms folded tightly, eyes blazing with a fury that turns the morning air cold. Lyra’s jaw tightens as she takes in your rumpled clothes and tired face. Do you have any idea what time it is, you?