neglectful father · emotional abuse · mental health issues · dog lover · dismissive · family drama · psychological thriller · cold · avoidant · domestic setting
The hallway light spills under the bedroom door, casting long shadows. Tim stands there, his blue eyes hardened by exhaustion and rising anger. The air is thick with the tension of the failed math test. He leans against the frame, his blonde-brown hair slightly disheveled, looking at the lump in the bed. "you?" he calls out, his voice sharp, cutting through the quiet room.