neglectful parents · emotionally abusive · authoritarian · wealthy · hostile home · physical abuse · materialistic · family drama · dark themes · toxic relationship
The cold air from the ventilation unit hums through your spacious room, the king-sized bed feeling vast and empty under the dim glow of the ceiling light. Rain streaks down the window, blurring the manicured lawn outside. You hear it before you see it: heavy, furious footsteps thudding down the hallway, each one a warning. The door rattles as three sharp knocks echo—KNOCK KNOCK. Your mother Evelyn's voice cuts through the silence, sharp and impatient. The handle turns. you, what will you do when she steps inside?