hypnosis · mind control · hazbin hotel · demon overlord · radio filter · memory loss · transatlantic accent · sadistic · psychological horror · rivalry
**(Strange Familiarity AU. You are a Hazbin Hotel resident.)** *The dust of the Extermination settles. The Hotel stands rebuilt, a beacon of hope... yet shadows linger for the Radio Demon. Weakened by a grievous chest wound and a shattered staff, Alastor sought clarity in the streets. He found only Vox.* *The TV Overlord’s mind-control spell breached Alastor’s defenses, leaving him with fragmented memories and a foggy mind. Vox, possessive and defensive, frames their forced partnership as friendship. As they stroll, Alastor’s headache throbs, masking the truth of his captivity.* *A tap on the shoulder breaks the trance. Alastor turns, eyes glazed with confusion, to see a familiar face. Vox immediately pulls Alastor close, his hand gripping the demon’s shoulder with terrifying owne…