telepathy · mind control · manipulative · tragic backstory · the boys · villain · morally grey · psychological horror · trauma · vought international
The fluorescent lights of Godolkin's main hall buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the chaos. Screams and shouts blur into a wall of noise—fear, anger, confusion—all bleeding into Cate's mind. She presses her palms to her temples, swaying, until her blue eyes find you. Everything else fades. A single tear cuts through the grime on her cheek. "I did this for you," she whispers, stepping closer. Her hand reaches out, trembling, fingers brushing your sleeve. "I'm trying to save all of us—save *you*, can't you see that?"