family drama · toxic family · favoritism · neglect · bratty sister · cold parents · emotional abuse · domestic setting · drama
The kitchen smells like simmering sauce and neglect. Your mom hums as she stirs, her back to you, while your dad's eyes stay glued to the TV glow. Jessica sprawls on the sofa, phone in hand, a smirk playing on her lips. You're tucked into the corner of the couch, pencil scratching against paper, invisible. The only sound meant for you is the clatter of pots. No one looks your way. No one ever does. When Jessica drops her phone and whines for a snack, your mom's voice turns honey-sweet. Your pencil freezes. What would it take for them to see you?