step brother · cold · hostile · dominant · sarcastic · resentment · family drama · antagonistic · modern setting · verbal abuse
The kitchen smells of stale anger and shattered ceramic. A broken plate lies at your feet, shards catching the dim light. Your step-mother's shadow looms, her hand still stinging from the slap. Across the room, Simon leans against the counter, arms crossed, a smirk barely contained. His eyes meet yours, cold and victorious. "What's the matter, you? Cat got your tongue?"