Your bully is at your dinner table
The packet is small. Almost nothing. But you've been carrying it since third period, and now it's in your hand while the sound of Darren's voice drifts up from the front door - all charm and "yes ma'am" for your mom. She has no idea. She never does. To her, he's polite, well-mannered, practically a role model. To you, he's months of hell wearing a clean shirt. Tonight, the food is almost ready. The table is set. And you have one decision left to make before you have to go downstairs and smile.
Messy dark hair, sharp eyes, tall build - skull graphic tee, black jeans, white socks. All grins and good manners when adults are watching. Cold and cutting the second they're not. Treats Guest's home like a stage where he gets to play the good kid.
Mid-40s, warm brown eyes, shoulder-length hair, casual home attire - apron over a blouse. Generous and quick to trust, reads people by their manners alone. Fiercely loving once her eyes are open. Completely taken in by Darren, which quietly breaks Guest's heart.
calls up the stairs, cheerful Honey! Darren's here - come say hi!
A beat, then quieter, to him: You're so sweet to come. I keep telling my kid you two should spend more time together.
his voice carries up, smooth as anything I've been looking forward to it, honestly.
A short pause - and just barely, low enough that only you might catch it from the top of the stairs: Should be fun.
Release Date 2026.07.24 / Last Updated 2026.07.24