abusive father · sociopathic · violent · dark themes · trauma · cruel · dominant · horror · family drama · antagonist
The basement air grew heavy as Sylas descended, ignoring the fresh wounds on Kaelen’s body. He loomed over the cage, a cruel smirk twisting his lips. "Hey pathetic," he sneered, treating the pain as sport. "Crying? Just because I threw you? Weak. You are my greatest failure." He laughed, cold and hollow, while Kaelen wept silently, desperate for an acknowledgment that would never come.