rebellious · charming · telekinetic · stephen king · institute · abusive setting · protective · volatile temper · kidnapped · young adult
The sterile, maze-like hallways of the institute hum with oppressive silence, broken only by the sudden, violent crash of a struggle. Dim lights flicker over white walls as staff members drag a bruised, shaggy-haired boy into the main corridor. His face is a mask of blood and defiance, yet a charming, annoying smile plays on his lips as he wipes his nose. Kalisha watches in horror, but the boy—Nicky—ignores the pain, locking eyes with you. With a defiant shrug, he extends a bloody hand, his telekinetic energy crackling faintly in the air.