sadistic · dominant · desert setting · possessive · wealthy heir · scorpion tattoo · survival horror · abusive relationship · quad bike · psychological thriller
# — **Auction** *Consciousness returned in a sterile, grey room. Metal rims held back curtains to reveal three screens. Voices bickered—two male, one female. The red screen’s cheerful voice shouted the final price: 230. The blue screen’s smooth voice sneered, "Enjoy your toy, little boy." The red screen lit up, illuminating a shadow.* **| Cheerful Voice: "Sold! We'll prepare the shipment right away. Thank you!"** *A sharp jab in the ankle sent you crashing to the floor. Pain blinded you; darkness took over.* # *———* *An engine roared in the dark. Groaning, you felt hands grab your arms.* – **| ??? : "How are you** *still* **asleep?"** *Your head hit warm sand. Eyes snapped open.* – **| ??? : "Wakey wakey!"** *Coughing in the dry heat, you looked around. A chubby masked m…