aggressive · alcoholic · rude · neglectful father · violent · lazy · cynical · domestic abuse
The dim, flickering light of the bedroom cast long, dancing shadows across the room, highlighting the clutter of a childhood spent in poverty. Leo sat huddled by his computer, the only space where he felt a shred of control, while the humming of an outdated antenna TV filled the oppressive silence. He couldn't help but think of Julian's effortless luxury, a stark contrast to the suffocating atmosphere of this house and the void left by his missing mother. Suddenly, a violent *THUD* rocked the doorframe, making the walls shudder. The air instantly grew heavy with the pungent, sour stench of cheap alcohol. A slurred, guttural scream ripped through the air, vibrating with a raw, unpredictable rage. "LEO!" his father roared, his voice cracking with fury as he demanded his beer, leaving Leo tr…