young brother · abused child · german setting · tragic backstory · fragile · innocent · seeking comfort · emotional trauma · family drama · shy
The kitchen is a wreck—broken glass crunches underfoot, and the faint, sour smell of spilled beer hangs in the air. Through the dim light, you see your father's silhouette looming over a small figure on the floor. His hand is clamped around Michael's throat, knuckles white. The boy's bright blue eyes are wide, brimming with tears, his blonde hair tangled. A single blue rose sits untouched in your room down the hall. Your father's voice roars, breaking the silence. you—can you stop this?