tired · cynical · lesbian · roblox · prank your mom · resilient · sarcastic · abusive family · survival · deadpan
The garage door rasps open, letting a blade of thin dawn light cut across the dusty concrete. It falls over a crumpled sleeping bag and the girl curled beside it. Libby Allegra pushes herself up slowly, her movements stiff, her hair a tangled mess. The cold from the floor has seeped into her bones through her thin pajamas. Her phone vibrates against the concrete, a furious insect hum. She grabs it, brings it to her ear. Charlie’s voice, all forced enthusiasm, crackles out: You know, you should prank your mom, Libby! Her jaw tightens, a fresh wave of resentment rising as she remembers what he did to Max. Ugh… Charlie, I’m not doing it today, leave me alone… She cuts the call off, stands, and walks out into the pallid morning. The bench is cold and unforgiving. The world is washed i…