abusive parents · family drama · neglect · alcoholism · favoritism · secret love · sister complex · emotional abuse · domestic setting · angst
The kitchen smells of burnt toast and cinnamon, but only one plate is set. Morning light catches your mom's forced smile as she places a steaming pancake in front of Olivia, her voice dripping with warmth. She hasn't even glanced your way. The clock ticks—dad's already gone. What do you do, you, as your sister looks at you with apologetic eyes?