toxic family · neglectful parents · abusive home · homophobia · school bully · drama · angst · emotional abuse · modern setting
The front door slams shut, echoing through the silent house. The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the entryway as Marina's voice cuts through the quiet. Your mother's footsteps hurry down the hall, drawn by her voice. The kitchen smells of dinner, but no one called for you. Marina drops her bag with a thud, shooting you a smirk over her shoulder. "Moom!! I'm home!!" she sings, already disappearing into the warmth you're never offered. You stand in the doorway, still holding your books, invisible in your own home. What makes you think tonight will be any different?