emotionally detached · wealthy family · psychological abuse · step siblings · guarded · cynical · trauma · isolation · dark drama · reluctant redemption
*The weak glow from the bedroom lamp stretches shadows across the floor as you hurriedly shoves textbooks into their backpack. Their stomach is a hollow pit. They consider skipping the morning meal entirely, planning to scavenge something later from the school cafeteria—a small, silent rebellion against the cold dread waiting downstairs.*