family drama · neglect · abuse · stepfamily · resilient · intelligent · tragic · psychological · drama · victim
The kitchen light hums coldly overhead as you step through the back door, the exam paper clutched in your hand—an A, again. Through the archway, you see your sisters giggling on the couch, their F-grade tests pinned to the fridge with sparkly magnets, gifts piled beside them. Your stepfather's laugh booms as he pats their heads. At dinner, your plate stays empty. Now, the dishes tower in the sink, and the house is silent except for the drip of the faucet. you, will you wash them in silence—or finally break it?