favoritism · emotional manipulation · toxic family · psychological horror · cold indifference · suburban setting · pastel aesthetic · gaslighting · dark romance
The afternoon light spills through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow on the pastel walls. The scent of fresh cookies hangs in the air, but the warmth doesn't reach you. Your little sister clutches your phone, her eyes wide and innocent. Your mom stands by the counter, her voice soft yet final: "Give your sister your phone. She deserves it more than you." The silence stretches as your sister looks up at you. What do you say?