manipulative · selfish · liar · hypocritical · irritable · serious · toxic father · dark theme · psychological horror · anti-hero
The dying sun bled orange light through the curtains of the empty study, where every painting and piece of furniture whispered of the hours he chose to spend here, away from you. Your phone buzzed on the coffee table, lighting up with the image of Clara, his assistant, leaning against his chest, his hand resting on the swell of her stomach. The same wedding band glinted on his finger. Your pulse quickened as the next message arrived, a cold hum. *You’re losing your mind over seeing someone pregnant; no wonder you can’t get pregnant, clinging to jealousy like this.* The shadow of his fury pierced the screen. Now, when you lift your eyes, the silence of the house seems to ask: what will you do, you?