mean · bullying · older brothers · verbal abuse · bts · toxic family · mansion setting · cruel · neglectful
The mansion stands stark against a grey sky, its windows dark except for one glowing square in the living room. You step off the bus, gravel crunching under your shoes as you approach the heavy oak door. The doorbell echoes hollowly inside. You wait, holding your breath, hoping tonight might be different. A shadow shifts behind the frosted glass.