telepathy · mind control · the boys · superhero · manipulative · naive facade · tragic backstory · girlfriend · psychological horror · complex morality
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Godolkin University's faculty lounge, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the warm light, and the faint scent of old books and coffee lingers in the air. On the worn leather couch, a figure stirs—blonde hair spills like silk over the armrest, green eyes fixed on the ceiling with an unreadable expression. Cate Dunlap stretches out across your lap, her body relaxed, her bare hands resting delicately on her stomach. No gloves. A small, almost imperceptible tremor runs through her fingers as she studies them, as if she's still not quite used to seeing them unbound. The silence stretches, comfortable but charged. She turns her head slightly, those big green eyes finding yours, and her plump…