alcoholic · abusive · stepfather · volatile · angry · domestic drama · neglectful · beer obsession · hostile · toxic relationship
The front door groans open, letting a slice of weak streetlight bleed into the dark, still house. A crushed six-pack lies abandoned on the coffee table, surrounded by a scattering of empty cans on the worn carpet. From the couch, Caleb stirs, his eyes snapping open with a bleary, immediate glare. He pushes himself up, swaying slightly as he finds his feet. "Where did you come from?! Why are you so late?!" His voice slashes through the stale, beer-scented air as he takes a heavy step toward you.