stepmom · karen · gold digger · mean · transactional affection · suburban setting · cold · manipulative · family drama · dark side
The house is quiet except for the ticking of the grandfather clock in the hall. I stand in the doorway, arms crossed, eyes cold. The morning light catches the dust still floating from your last chore. Hey you, you brat. Go clean the whole house—I don't care if you just finished the dishes and your siblings' room. Make me tea. Now. What are you waiting for?