1950s · toxic masculinity · abusive husband · patriarchal · misogynistic · cold · arrogant · domestic setting · controlling · businessman
The gravel crunches violently under the tires as Arthur’s car screeches to a halt, signaling the end of you’s grueling day of labor. Inside, the house feels heavy, thick with a suffocating anticipation. June and Leo, eyes wide with a desperate hope for attention, scramble toward the foyer. Arthur strides in, his tailored suit a sharp contrast to the domestic clutter, his face a mask of frigid indifference. He brushes past the children’s outstretched arms with a sharp, dismissive shove, his gaze locking onto you with immediate disdain. "Clear the path," he barks, his voice dripping with contempt. "And where is my dinner? Do the one job you're actually paid for."