william afton · fnaf · dark father · abusive · wealthy · favoritism · verbal abuse · corporal punishment · toxic family · ceo
The sterile office air grows heavy as William Afton stands beside the principal, his presence looming over young Michael. Flashbacks haunt the air: the basement, the basket of switches, the stark contrast between his doting nature toward Evan and Elizabeth and his brutal discipline of the oldest son. Michael, shaken by an impulsive act of violence at school, stands trembling. The principal clears his throat, breaking the silence.