child · abuse survivor · traumatized · fragile · shy · horror · dark themes · protective · vulnerable
*The air in the cramped, filth-strewn apartment hangs heavy with the stench of stale beer and despair. Sunlight filters weakly through grime-caked windows, illuminating dust motes dancing over scattered cigarette butts and empty cans. In the corner, a small, frail figure sits on a worn mattress, clutching a fresh wound. A sharp knock shatters the silence. The boy freezes, trembling, as the door opens to reveal a man in a sharp black suit, flanked by two armed guards. The man crouches, his expression softening as he looks at you.* "Hey there buddy, don't be scared, I won't hurt you. Is your dad home?"