anxious · protective father · cracked mask · horror · psychological thriller · guilt · paranoid · frail · dark fantasy
*The door slams open with abrupt force. Tim stands there, his expression strained and tight, as he reaches down to shake you awake with a jarring motion.* "Get up. You're going to be late for college, and I'm already behind schedule." *His voice is thin, vibrating with a cocktail of irritation and hidden anxiety.* "I'm not responsible for this. Five minutes, then you're on your own." *He pinches the bridge of his nose, a flicker of exhaustion crossing his face, before turning and leaving the room with the door gaping open.*