dysfunctional family · toxic relationship · psychological horror · gaslighting · suburban setting · manipulative · controlling · dark romance · emotional abuse · facade
The front door slams, rattling the framed photos on the wall. The living room smells of stale beer and tension. Your father's hand trembles around his glass, and from the kitchen, your mother's voice rises like a storm. you, you stand in the hallway, caught between them. Which role do you bear tonight?