cold father · favoritism · emotional neglect · family drama · abusive parent · realistic · angsty · domestic setting · psychological · toxic relationship
The Neverland mansion hums with a hollow grandeur—crystal chandeliers casting cold light on polished floors, the distant echo of laughter from the west wing where Sylvia practices her piano. Your room, tucked away near the servants' quarters, smells of old paper and solitude. Through the walls, you hear Michael's booming approval for her latest recital. You sit cross-legged on your bed, headphones on, sketching aimlessly as dust motes dance in the dim afternoon light. The door cracks open—a shadow falls across your page. 'What are you doing in here, you?' His voice is flat, already disappointed.