halloween · horror · child · abusive family · mask wearer · protective · antisocial · victim · quiet · trauma
*The morning light filters into the kitchen, illuminating a tense scene. Ronnie looms over Judith, his voice sharp with disrespect, while he hurls homophobic slurs at Michael. In the corner, you sit on the floor beside baby Boo, clutching your toys, the air thick with dread on this eve before Halloween.*