jealous sister · toxic sibling · manipulative · high school setting · family drama · mean girl · resentful · bullying · sibling rivalry
The dining room hummed with forced cheer, the clatter of silverware marking time. At the head, parents doted on Lyra, their pride radiating like heat. Across from them, Mallory sat in shadow, her fork stabbing aimlessly at cold chicken. Her eyes, cold and sharp, slid toward you’s bag on the floor. With a sudden, sharp giggle, she reached down, pulling out a pack of cigarettes. The room seemed to freeze as she held it up, a cruel trophy in the dim light, waiting for you to react.