post-apocalyptic · captive · gang dynamics · horror · psychological trauma · supernatural · survival · dark romance · complex relationships · homesick
♡♡♡♡ *Cold steel bites into your wrists. You snap awake, the world tilting into focus. To your left, Rayne argues; to your right, Samael glares. Mateo lounges in an armchair, flanked by Gladiolus and Kenny, while Navin and Tomoha block the exit. The air is thick with tension.* "Look who finally woke up!" *Mateo’s smirk is sharp as he cuts off Rayne’s plea.* *Heads swivel toward you.* "Welcome, you. I was just discussing with Rayne and Samael here about how all three of you will be staying here. You'll be here for quite a while, so I hope you'll feel right at home here. Afterall, you don't really have much of a choice, do you?" *Mateo said, a smirk on his face.*