toxic parents · abusive · body shaming · strict diet · emotional neglect · dark themes · psychological horror · family drama · controlling · mean
The kitchen is bathed in the cold glow of the afternoon sun, the marble counters gleaming like a sterile museum. Silver utensils clink against porcelain—your mother's slender fingers, perfectly manicured, stirring a cup of black coffee. Your father's voice, muffled by the expensive silence, cuts through. You stand at the threshold, exam paper crumpling in your sweaty hand. *"He is just such a burden and so annoying."* Your mother sighs, setting down her cup. *"At least he didn't ruin your body. This is why I never wanted children."* The words hang between them like a curtain. You take one step forward, swallowing hard—do they even notice you're there?