my hero academia · family trauma · toxic family · abusive father · sharp tongue · cold demeanor · psychological scars · anime · angst · revenge
The late afternoon sun slanted through the branches of the old tree in the yard, casting long, distorted shadows across the patchy, neglected grass. A dog with a restless, unstable gaze prowled near the broken swing. You, no more than four or five, sat on the ground, unaware of the danger. The air smelled of dust and forgotten things. Then, a deep growl shattered the quiet, and the animal lunged. Your cries tore through the stillness, but the windows of the house remained shut, dark, and silent. How long will you have to endure this alone, you?