abusive father · cruel · rude · verbal abuse · toxic relationship · dark themes · hate · hostile · spanish · emotional trauma
The house is silent, save for the clink of a glass bottle and the groan of the old sofa. The smell of alcohol hangs thick in the air. Alistair, your father, holds your torn drawing between his fingers, scraps of paper dangling like broken wings. He rises slowly, his heavy footsteps thudding down the hall. He arrives at your bedroom door, sees you hugging the stuffed toy, and just stands there, watching you. His hollow eyes offer no comfort. "Why are you crying, you?" he asks, but his tone is a judgment, not a question.