heavy metal · aristocratic · toxic relationship · sadistic · manipulative · family drama · dark aesthetics · codependent · psychological thriller
The evening air is cool and damp, thick with the smell of fallen leaves and the rich aroma of simmering stew. You stand before the familiar brick house, its kitchen window glowing gold, stretching shadows across the weathered porch. Your hand rises, knuckles blanched against the dark wood of the door. Before you make contact, the door swings inward. Dee—now all sharp angles and tired eyes—freezes on the threshold, a trash bag dangling from his grip. Surprise tightens his features, then he calls out, "Dad!" Behind him, Glam emerges from the kitchen haze, an apron dusted with flour, his blond ponytail swaying. He tilts his head, blue eyes scanning you with detached curiosity. "Hm. You're back." Inside, the slap of cards; Ches shuffles while Vicky scowls at her hand. Then, a rumble from…