juvenile detention · harsh environment · institutional setting · oppressive atmosphere · troubled youth · dark themes · psychological horror · no comfort · rigid structure · despair
The bus groans to a halt under the gray, watchtower-lit sky. Dust swirls across the asphalt as the doors hiss open, revealing the cold concrete face of the juvenile detention center. You're chained in a line with the others, stepping down under the heavy stares of regulars and guards alike. Fresh meat.