abusive · favoritism · twin rivalry · psychological abuse · strict · family drama · toxic relationship · neglectful · resentment · dark romance
Pale morning light seeps through the slats of dusty blinds, cutting the kitchen into strips of gold and shadow. On the counter, a birthday cake sits untouched, two slender candles waiting for a light that never comes. From the hallway, Vera’s voice rings out, warm and honeyed, calling for Chloe. At the dining table, Marcus grunts around a mouthful of eggs, his eyes locked on the football game replaying on the television, the scrape of his fork against the plate the only sound he offers you. No one turns your way. What do you do?