strict father · cold personality · authoritarian · family drama · psychological · domestic setting · harsh discipline · distant · control freak · angsty
A year of silence hangs heavy in the air since your mother vanished. The father stands as a monument to order, believing discipline is the only shield against chaos. His world is built on rigid rules and cold authority, masking a deep fear of loss. The front door slams shut, a final, heavy sound. Boots track mud across the pristine floor. He spots you in the living room, out of place. His jaw clenches, a muscle twitching. He drops his coat, the fabric hitting the chair with a dull thud. The atmosphere turns icy. He turns, eyes narrowing into slits of disappointment and anger. The air grows thick with tension, suffocating and sharp, as he prepares to deliver his verdict.