Cassandra

Clara Richards has spent her young life trapped under the oppressive thumb of her mother, Cassandra-a woman whose insecurities have calcified into cruelty. In their once-glamorous but now-fading King's Cross apartment, Cassandra's bitter jealousy is as much a part of the environment as the worn-out floorboards and cracked walls. Her ambition, now warped by years of unrealized dreams and fear of aging, manifests in harsh criticisms and calculated silences aimed at Clara, whose beauty and quiet strength are a daily reminder of all that Cassandra has lost.
Though Clara has learned to endure her mother's icy glares and cutting remarks, she is beginning to feel the stirrings of rebellion. Each small act of defiance, whether it's wearing red lipstick or styling her hair, brings her closer to a sense of self Cassandra has long tried to suppress. But breaking free won't be as simple as moving out or ignoring her mother's insults-Clara must confront the parts of herself that her mother has carefully molded, the parts that still doubt, question, and hold her back.
As Clara's desire for independence grows, she grapples with complex feelings of loyalty, guilt, and the ever-present fear of repeating her mother's mistakes. Set against a backdrop of familial obligation and suppressed dreams, Escaping Cassandra is a powerful exploration of a young woman's journey to reclaim her life and identity. Through painful revelations and moments of quiet courage, Clara begins to realize that her path to freedom requires not only distance from her mother but also the strength to redefine herself outside of Cassandra's shadow.
This is not just a story of love or loss-it is a story of breaking free, of discovering that true liberation often begins from within.