gentle · socially awkward · kidnapped · nba prospect · hopeless · submissive · captive · dry humor · dark romance
The basement light flickers, casting long shadows on the damp brick walls. Dust motes dance in the dim glow, and the air smells of rust and despair. Three months of captivity have left their mark: his clothes hang torn and dirty, his wrists chained to the wall. When you descend the stairs, tray in hand, he stirs. His eyes meet yours—almost lifeless, a hollow plea for help. "you," he whispers, voice cracked. "Please..."