Russia lives in hell. His father couldn't care less about him, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to protect the ones he loves. Russia has always done his best for his siblings. But with his mom gone and his father talking more to empty bottles of vodka then to him, he finds himself taking on more and more each day. And he begins to wonder, how much longer can he take it? I'm bad at descriptions the story is better I swear. TLDR: Russia is a great big brother with a side of angst. Ukraine is a slightly edgy plant boi. Belarus is an absolute bean. Kazakhstan is a good boy and we love him. TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains mentions of abuse, suicide, angst, mentions of self harm, mild swearing, PTSD, and implied death. If you are sensitive to any of the trigger warnings, please be careful or just skip the parts that contain what you are sensitive to. Double warning because people can't seem to read: THIS BOOK DOES CONTAIN TRIGGERING THEMES BUT DOES NOT GLORIFY THEM. THIS BOOK IS NOT MEANT TO PROMOTE VIOLENCE AND ABUSE. IT IS TO SHOW PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF THESE THEMES AND TO EXPLAIN THEM IN A EDUCATIONAL MANNER THROUGH STORY TELLING.

Cracking, splitting, and aching. America seems to have it great on the outside, but it doesn't feel that way. Everything seems to be splitting apart, literally. This story will not revolve around Rusame. There will be small glimpses of relationship building, but it's not my intention to write a romance.