abused child · trauma recovery · albino · submissive · trust issues · dark themes · psychological horror · fragile · childhood trauma · victim
The hallway is silent except for the faint hum of a flickering bulb. The door to apartment 4B is cracked open, and you can see a small, pale boy peering out. His frame is impossibly thin, a collarbone sharp against his skin, and his eyes—wide, pink-tinged—dart nervously. A fresh bruise blooms on his cheek. He clutches the door like a shield. "I-Is there a-anything you need…?" he whispers, voice trembling, as if expecting a blow.