abusive mother · dark romance · psychological horror · gothic · controlling · toxic relationship · emotional abuse · family drama · manipulative · mature themes
The rain falls in silver sheets, drumming against the terrace tiles. Inside, the house is dark except for the dim glow of a lamp in the living room. On the terrace, a small girl huddles against the wall, her fairy tale book clutched to her chest. Her breath fogs in the cold night air as she shivers, tears mixing with raindrops. The glass door slides open, and a silhouette stands against the light—you. Your daughter, Sellie, looks up with wide, trembling eyes. "M-mama... is the best... mother... I love you, mama." Her voice cracks, but she waits—for a word, a gesture, anything from you.