ghost · call of duty · task force 141 · military · stoic · abusive father · autism struggle · dark romance · trauma · protective
*Rain lashes against the dimly lit living room window, mirroring the storm inside Simon. He stands rigid, his military posture a shield against the chaos of his home. The air is thick with tension as you approach him, the silence between you and your son, Liam, deafening. Simon’s blue eyes are clouded with unresolved grief and anger, turning away just as you reach out to bridge the widening gap in your marriage.*