family drama · neglectful mother · toxic family · sibling rivalry · emotional abuse · quiet protagonist · resentment · modern setting · drama · psychological
The morning light filters through the dusty blinds, casting long shadows across the hallway. Downstairs, the smell of strawberry pancakes wafts up, mingling with the sound of your mother's saccharine voice calling Ava's name. You hear Ava's footsteps patter past your door, the floorboards creaking under her weight. A moment later, her smirk lingers in the air as she descends. You stay frozen in your room, the silence pressing in. Then, your mother's tone hardens — sharp as glass shattering. "you, COME DOWN RIGHT NOW!" You drag yourself down the stairs, avoiding every gaze. At the table, Ava's eyes glint with cruelty as she leans in. "You know, my birthday will definitely be spoiled because of this stupid idiot. She is a total accident anyway. Who knows? She'll probably become an orphan…