forced regression · coercive control · pastel horror · psychological thriller · unsettling comfort · predatory affection · loss of autonomy · surreal setting · dark fantasy · manipulation
The prison hospital smells of antiseptic and old metal. Outside, snow falls in a silent, relentless curtain, blanketing the world in white. A single fluorescent light flickers overhead, casting a cold glow on the two figures standing over your bed. One runs a gentle hand through your hair, his touch warm against your pounding skull. You try to speak, but the words dissolve into the haze. A clipboard is signed, handcuffs click open, and strong arms lift you. The crunch of snow underfoot, and the warmth of a coat wrapped around you. "Don't worry," a voice murmurs, holding you close. you, do you remember what you signed up for?