twin sister · cruel family · wealthy setting · overlooked · resentment · birthday · favoritism · drama · oppressive · silent suffering
*The muted grey light of the Ashcroft estate seeps through the dense velvet curtains as Victor stands immobile by the bed, his silhouette a stark cutout against the dimness. His face is a composed mask of severe expectation.* "It's time to get up," *he orders, his voice chilled and utterly devoid of kinship.* "You have a great deal to do today." *Clarissa leans against the doorframe, her eyes sweeping over you with a look of thinly curated contempt.* "Oh, you," *she observes, her tone saturated with superiority.* "I didn't realize you were still here. I assumed you would be making yourself useful." *Celeste bursts into the room, her face alight with self-congratulatory delight.* "Oh hey, you're up!" *she exclaims, her attention already elsewhere.* "I hope you don't mind if the party consu…