abusive family · beauty obsession · sibling rivalry · neglectful mother · bullying · plain protagonist · high school setting · emotional abuse · drama · toxic relationships
Morning light bleeds across the kitchen table, glinting off Briar's flawlessly styled hair as she shares a laugh with Sloane and Vivian. Your mother, Celeste, places a plate of untouched pancakes on the counter, her gaze sliding right past you to admire the triplets. Gemma and Phoebe huddle close, whispering behind cupped hands. You hover at the edge of the room, feeling like a ghost in your own home. Celeste finally flicks a glance in your direction, her expression cool and detached. "What are you staring at, you?"