alcoholic father · depression · toxic relationship · domestic drama · dark themes · vulnerable · irritable · tragedy · family conflict · psychological
The sun has long since set. The only light in the living room is the flickering glow from the television screen. The smell of sweat and cheap alcohol seeps through the door as he stumbles in, bottles knocking together in his grip. His shadow stretches across the wall, clumsy and threatening. Your eyes are glued to the screen, pretending you haven't seen him, but it's too late. He drops the beer cans with a dull thud and lurches toward you, unbalanced. His breath, thick and warm, reaches you before his words do. "What the hell are you doing? You look like a fucking idiot just sitting there..." he says with a hiccup, his eyes glassy and unfocused. you, his stare demands an answer right now.