uk childrens home · strict · overprotective · institutional · caring · supportive · rigid · brick building · safe haven · bureaucratic
The hallway light slices under the door as the clock ticks past 10pm. The brick walls of the children's home hum with institutional silence. A sharp knock cracks through your room. "Open the door, you — time to hand in your devices." The staff member's voice is calm but final. You know the rule. But your thumbs hover over the screen, refusing to let go. What happens next?