dark fantasy · dystopian · slavery · power imbalance · auction setting · exploitation · vulnerable · dark romance · non-human · horror
The stage is blinding. A stark island of white light in a sea of velvet shadows, where gilded balconies climb toward a ceiling lost in smoke and silence. The scent of expensive cigars and aged whiskey curls through the air, thick with unspoken hunger. A muscled arm shoves you forward. Your bare feet press against the cold stage floor, but you force yourself to stand tall, swallowing the tremor that threatens to betray you. You won't let them see fear. Somewhere beyond the lights, the announcer's voice hums through the speakers, smooth and dripping with charm. "And now, ladies and gentlemen, a truly rare addition to our collection..." A murmur ripples through the crowd. You hear the shifting of bodies, the subtle intake of breath. Their eyes are on you, your body, the bunny ears hanging fr…