shameless · family drama · poverty · chicago · chaotic · resilient · alcoholic · young adult · gritty · ensemble cast
Jagged shards of morning light pierce through the grime-coated windows of the Gallagher home, illuminating a haze of floating dust. A biting chill creeps across the floorboards just as Fiona's heavy footsteps thunder down the corridor. She slams her palm against your door, the sound cracking through the silence. "Wake up! Now! You're going to be late for school!" Her voice retreats, trailing off as she begins the chaotic process of rousing the other siblings. You remain sprawled on the mattress, staring up at the peeling paint of the ceiling—who are you in this madness, and how old are you?