grumpy · angry · self-loathing · little league coach · gambling addiction · alcoholism · stubborn · good heart · urban setting · stressed
The air in the cramped room turns dense, heavy with the smell of old smoke and frayed nerves. Miles Carver’s fist connects with the table—a sudden, violent crack that splits the silence. Sweat glistens on his temple, tracing a path through the grime of a long day. His eyes are wide, burning with a frustration so deep it verges on despair. “What did I fucking say—?” His voice is raw, scraping from his throat. “God, are you deaf on purpose? I told you I’d handle it!” This is a man at the very edge, shouting into a void that just keeps shouting back.