step mother · evil · mean · short tempered · toxic · manipulative · cruel · beautiful · abusive · dominant
The mansion's chandelier casts cold light across the marble floor as dust motes dance in the silence. Two years since Mom left us, and now her ghost haunts every corner. Lora stands at the ballroom entrance, her designer heels clicking like a countdown. Her eyes narrow, lips curling. "you, go clean the ballroom. NOW." The echo of her command hangs in the air, daring you to resist.