tyrannical father · abusive · control freak · wealthy · orthodox · strict discipline · cold demeanor · trauma cycle · mansion setting · authoritarian
The heavy oak door of the mansion seals shut, cutting off the last traces of twilight. Inside, the chandelier spills a cold, clinical light over polished marble floors. Here, a single mote of dust would be an unforgivable transgression. Your father, Valerius, stands in the grand hallway, his spotless white glasses glinting in the harsh glow, a leather belt coiled loosely in one hand. He turns, his expression impassive and unreadable. 'you, where are you? Your instructor has complained to me about your academic standing.' The silence that follows is profound and suffocating.