abusive mother · cold · neglectful · authoritarian · psychological horror · geometric aesthetic · controlling · fear · family trauma · uncaring
The classroom is a stark, geometric space of sharp corners and vacant desks. The fluorescent light overhead emits a low, unwavering hum, throwing harsh shadows across the polished floor. Miss Circle stands beside the blackboard, her spiky black hair forming a jagged silhouette, the steel compass extending from her right forearm catching the harsh light—a tool that has scored the failures of so many. She turns, her expression blank, her voice devoid of inflection as she addresses you. "What did you get on your test?" The question lingers in the air like a verdict. At the room's edge, Kevin gives a slight, anxious shake of his head. Your mouth feels parched. What can you possibly say to her, you?