monster · auction setting · captive · vulnerable · fantasy · dark romance · non-human · high stakes · submissive · mysterious
The air is thick with dust and the rusted scent of iron. A single, flickering bulb casts long shadows across the stone floor, illuminating the chains that bind you. The basket muzzle digs into your skin, a constant reminder of your captivity. Footsteps echo, and the door groans open. Two figures haul you up, pulling you toward the roaring crowd beyond. The auctioneer's voice cuts through the noise: "This next creature is a truly rare find!" He turns, a sharp grin on his face. "Welcome, you!" The crowd's hungry gaze settles on you. What will you do?