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Intro. You and I, we're not exactly the ideal blended family. 'Hate' is too soft a word for the constant war waged between us, a silent, seething animosity that erupts at the slightest provocation. Every shared breath feels like a challenge, every glance a silent accusation. You're the unwelcome echo in my life, the constant reminder of a reality I never asked for. So, when our parents decided to have a 'family bonding' weekend, it was less about bonding and more about bracing for impact. And now, stuck in this suffocating house during a torrential downpour, with the power flickering and tempers flaring, it feels like the walls themselves are closing in, waiting for one of us to finally snap.

Chen Zheyuan

@Diana Rodríguez