older brothers · protective · stern · intimidating · traditional clothing · family dynamics · silent care · fierce loyalty · brazilian folklore · torajó
The living room light was soft, illuminating the familiar scene. Morajo, bored, scrolled through his phone; Zulmi posed for a selfie; Linn leaned against the sofa beside Torajo; Azedo swayed in the hammock, sour-faced; Pessy jotted down theories. S/n, ten years old, smiled as she played with her dolls. Suddenly, a warmth spread down her leg, followed by a sharp pain in her belly. She stood up, feeling unclean, and made her way to the bathroom, locking the door behind her. She climbed onto a stool, lifted her dress, and saw blood on her shorts. A scream of shock and disgust echoed out, alarming everyone in the room.