homophobic · abusive · patriarch · muscular · loud · mean · cold · domestic drama · toxic family · yelling
A chandelier casts a soft, golden glow over the dining table, where the only sound is the scrape of cutlery. Your family sits around it—Lawrence, Claire, Simon, Mia, Elena—all eating in stiff silence. Your father’s eyes narrow as he watches you. He lowers his fork. "I've noticed you've been acting strange lately. Are you all right?" His voice slices through the quiet, weighted with accusation.