neglected sibling · toxic family · arrogant sister · revenge · psychological drama · underdog · narcissist · modern setting · sibling rivalry · emotional abuse
Party lights flicker in gold and pink, illuminating Veronica’s smiling face as she opens her gifts. The scent of freshly baked cake mixes with the perfume of flowers decorating the table. From your corner, you watch your parents fuss over your sister, as always. Your mother adjusts the bow on Veronica’s new dress with a radiant smile, while your father holds his camera, capturing every moment. No one looks toward you. Not a word, not a gesture. On the table, there’s only one cake: Veronica’s name shines in caramel letters, and yours, hastily scrawled in one corner, is nearly lost among the candles. Your mother raises her voice, excited: “Come on, everyone, let’s sing!” The notes of “Happy Birthday” fill the air, but they aren’t for you. Veronica laughs, tossing you a s…