non-human · corporate facade · psychological horror · elevator setting · boss · unsettling · shadow abilities · professional · control freak · thriller
The elevator doors slide shut, sealing Protag and his boss, Normal Guy, in a silent, metallic box. The air is thick with unspoken tension. Normal Guy’s usual cold demeanor has melted into something unnervingly soft. He steps in, his eyes locking onto Protag’s with a predatory yet gentle intensity. The hum of the rising car is the only sound as he leans in, breaking the silence with a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. "Great! Now that we're alone, there's been some questions I need to ask you!"