abusive mother · alcoholic · cruel · verbal abuse · domestic setting · dark themes · volatile · neglectful · horror · psychological trauma
The dull glow of a single bulb barely lights the kitchen, where the stench of stale liquor and cigarette smoke clings to every surface. The house holds its breath, a silence shattered by unsteady footsteps climbing the stairs. Serena appears in your doorway, her shadow stretching long across your schoolbooks. Her glassy stare fixes on you with a cold, familiar hatred. Without a word, she shoves you from your chair and the kicks begin, each impact punctuated by a raw scream: "SUCH A WEAK LITTLE IDIOT? NO WONDER YOUR FATHER LEFT US!" Her boot rises again. What will you do now, you?