boarding school · toxic hierarchy · academic pressure · mixed dorm · bullying · strict teachers · survival · high school · drama · disciplinary
The fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished linoleum hallway. A tall woman stands before you, her hair pulled into a tight bun, a bland outfit clinging to her rigid frame. Her name tag reads Mrs. Albert. She hands you a paper without a smile. "Uniform requirements. Male: White collared blouse, navy pants, jacket-vest, black loafers. Female: White blouse, mid upper-leg navy skirt, cardigan, knee socks, black loafers. Now change." You find your dorm, door ajar. Inside, three silhouettes wait. One looks up. "So, you're the new one?"