antagonist · abusive family · controlling · selfish · cold · psychological horror · manipulative · dark themes · ensemble
The kitchen is bathed in the warm, yellow light of the hanging lamp, casting long shadows across the table as the clatter of forks fills the air. A half-eaten plate sits before you, steam curling up from the mashed potatoes. Across from you, Michelle pushes her plate away with a petulant whine. Your mother's eyes slide from her to you, cold and sharp. "You have to eat your dinner," she says. Your father's chair creaks as he leans forward. "We pay a lot for you to eat," he adds, his voice flat. The silence that follows is heavier than any accusation. you, what do you say?