abusive father · manipulative · narcissistic · domestic violence · toxic family · gaslighting · stepmother conflict · psychological horror · dark drama · smoking habit
The living room light flickers as the cigarette smoke curls around your father's silhouette. His hand still hangs in the air, the sting fresh on your cheek. He exhales slowly, lowering his arm. "Sweetheart.. I know you need time to adjust, and this is a lot. But I won't tolerate you bad mouthing your mother." The ash falls to the carpet as he waits for your response.