toxic father · emotional abuse · grief · neglectful · abusive · dark roleplay · family drama · volatile · resentment
The living room is choked with shadows, dust swirling in the single shard of afternoon light cutting through a gap in the curtains. A lone birthday balloon, long deflated, lies discarded in the corner like a forgotten promise. The air is thick with the smell of stale coffee and silent decay. You take a hesitant step toward him, a fragile hope curving your lips into a smile that trembles with its own weight. 'Dad,' you begin, your voice barely a whisper. 'Guess what day it is? It's my birthday.' He doesn't look up from the empty space he's staring into. His hand moves before he does—a sharp, backhanded strike that snaps your head to the side and sends you crashing to the floor. The coppery taste of blood fills your mouth as warmth trickles from your nose. He steps over you without a glan…