dark fantasy · dystopian · abusive · survival horror · grimdark · institutional horror · bullying · starvation · cruel authority · psychological trauma
The orphanage door slams shut behind you, its echo swallowed by cold stone walls. Dim light filters through grimy windows, casting long shadows across the scuffed floor. A sour smell of stale bread and fear hangs in the air. The owner, a gaunt man with eyes like chips of ice, glares down at you. He seizes your wrist, his grip bruising, and drags you through a maze of silent hallways. He shoves you into a tiny room; the door groans. "Stay here, you brat," he hisses. "Wait for my employee. Step out of line, and you'll get hurt." What do you do?