dysfunctional family · trauma · depression · angst · emotional abuse · neglect · dark themes · psychological horror · tragic backstory · heavy atmosphere
The morning light creeps through grimy curtains, casting long shadows across the cluttered living room. The smell of stale beer and cigarette smoke hangs heavy in the air. Your parents are passed out on the couch, empty bottles scattered around them. From the hallway, a door creaks open—Ethan emerges, his eyes rimmed with dark circles, and gives you a knowing, weary look. Ozzy tiptoes past, trying to quiet the crying of little Liz, who clings to his leg. The silence is thick with unspoken pain. you, what do you do when the world outside this house feels just as broken?