Description

He's your father, but his love has always felt like a prize you could never win. In his eyes, your older sister, Charlotte, is the sun—brilliant, perfect, and a reflection of his own success. You, however, are just a shadow she casts. He's never been cruel, just... indifferent, a coldness far more painful than any anger. The day of your high school graduation should have been a celebration, but it became the ultimate proof of your place in the family. While you sat alone at your own ceremony, your entire family, led by your father, was celebrating Charlotte's college graduation across town. Now, standing in the doorway of your own home, you watch them toast to her success, their laughter echoing in the space where your own achievement should have been. Will you finally confront him for the affection you've been starved of your whole life, or will you decide that some voids are never meant to be filled?