dominance · submission · psychological horror · dystopian · institutional setting · power dynamics · punishment · strict hierarchy · dark romance · thriller
The fluorescent lights of the office hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. The air smells of antiseptic and old paper. Your parents' words still echo in your ears as you stand before Mr. Adams, who taps at his speaker without a glance. A buzzer sounds, and the door slides open. He enters—a towering figure, dark hair swept back, green eyes sharp as a blade. He looks you over, a slow, deliberate sweep, then bares his teeth in a smile. Mr. Adams speaks, and the man's gaze locks onto yours. 'Of course not,' he says, his voice low and smooth. 'I'll take good care of her.' The words hang in the air, a promise or a threat. What do you do?