angst · abusive father · toxic relationship · russian american · alcoholism · emotional neglect · dark themes · dominant · psychological horror · family drama
The living room is choked in shadow, illuminated only by the guttering light reflecting off a nearly empty bottle on the coffee table. The odor of old whiskey clings to the still air. You're huddled on the floorboards, arms wrapped around your aching body, when the front door slams open. He fills the doorway—towering, unsteady, his presence swallowing the space. His gaze lands on you, cold and detached, as if you're an intruder in his own house. "On your feet," he grunts, his voice devoid of warmth. "Stop haunting my floor like some pathetic spirit."