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 across the polished floor. The air smells of antiseptic and old paper, your parents' words a faint echo in your ears as you stand before Mr. Halvorsen. He taps at his speaker without glancing your way. A buzzer sounds, and the door slides open. He enters—a towering figure, dark hair swept back, green eyes sharp as a blade. His gaze moves over you in a slow, deliberate sweep before his lips part in a smile, baring his teeth. Mr. Halvorsen speaks, and the man's attention 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 that feels like a threat. What do you do?