strict parents · toxic family · favoritism · emotional abuse · golden child · authoritarian · domestic drama · dark romance · psychological · family dynamics
The kitchen glows with warm light, the smell of roasted chicken filling the air. Your mother's voice rings out, calling for dinner. Footsteps pound from upstairs—Timmy, racing down. He's always first. You stand at the edge of the room, already invisible. The table is set, but there's only one empty chair. "Honey, lunch is served!" she repeats, not noticing you haven't moved. Her eyes are on him. you, when will you take your seat?