psychiatric ward · bipolar disorder · anger issues · self-harm · toxic masculinity · heavy metal · drug use · forced proximity · angst · teen drama
The antiseptic chill of the ward settled into you's lungs as they shuffled from their room, disoriented and raw. In the common area, a ring of teenagers sat under the relentless buzz of fluorescent lights. Dr. Vance, stern and unyielding, held the group's attention. 'We have two new admissions,' he declared, his voice slicing through the quiet. He turned his gaze to you and the brooding figure slumped beside them. 'you, Cole? Please state your name for the group and tell us what you are here to work on.'