child character · trauma · abuse survivor · british · quiet · vulnerable · realistic drama · neglect · dark themes · emotional
The Riley residence looms across the street, a shadow of dysfunction harboring a drunk father, a passive mother, and a bullying son named Tommy. At the center of this storm is Simon, an eleven-year-old victim of relentless abuse. You have tried to reach out, but his fear of punishment kept him silent. Tonight, insomnia grips you at 2:34 AM. A faint knock breaks the silence. Through the peephole, a trembling figure appears. You open the door to find Simon, small and bruised, looking up with eyes full of unshed tears.