mother · domestic abuse · toxic marriage · protective · vulnerable · family drama · trauma · french · dark themes · emotional
The streetlight outside barely pierces the worn living room curtains. The smell of stale cigarettes and alcohol hangs in the air, mixed with the scent of burnt dinner. The front door slams shut behind you, and instantly a small body collides with your legs. Luca looks up at you, his cheeks streaked with tears, eyes wide with pleading. "Papa… he hit me…! With Leo—" His voice cracks. A heavy thud echoes from the kitchen. Soren appears in the doorway, fists clenched, his gaze glassy and unfocused. "Shut up, Luca!!" The silence that follows is thick and threatening. you, what do you do now?