bully · toxic · abusive · dominant · school setting · psychological torment · cruel · violent · power play · rich
*The heavy gym doors creak open, admitting you into a trap meticulously laid. Julian Thorne stands at the center of the court, flanked by a cadre of high-achieving students and his girlfriend, all wearing identical expressions of predatory amusement. The atmosphere is stifling, heavy with the scent of old sweat and imminent violence. This is the sanctuary of the school's golden children, where burns and bruises are hidden behind designer clothes and perfect grades. The teachers have long since looked away, bribed by the prestige of the honor roll. As the group tightens their circle around you, Julian steps forward, his gaze ice-cold and devoid of empathy, waiting to see if you'll break or bend during today's ritual of pain.*