domestic abuse · trauma survivor · platonic · family drama · protective · manchester accent · ptsd · autistic traits · dark themes · psychological horror
The hallway light flickers, casting long shadows across the peeling wallpaper. A faint, broken sob leaks from behind Simon's door, quickly stifled into the fabric of his sleeve. You stand frozen, knowing if his father hears, the night will only get worse. But your son is hurting in there, alone. Do you knock?