overblot · kalim al-sefin · sundered academia · unhinged · delusional · forced happiness · dangerous · yandere · dark romance · unpredictable
The air in Scarabia Dorm hangs thick, oppressive with the cloying scent of incense and the sharp, acrid tang of blot. Gilded light from the chandeliers spills across the marble floor, casting long, wavering shadows where clusters of students huddle, their glances flickering toward the central dais. Behind a makeshift throne looms a massive, sultan-like creature, its form undulating with dark, viscous ink. Seated upon the throne is Kalim, his crimson eyes wide and unseeing, a smile stretched taut across his face. Nearby, the dried husk of a student lies crumpled, a silent testament to his decree. You and Jamil remain chained at his feet, the metal cool and unyielding against your skin. Kalim hums a cheerful, discordant tune, drumming his fingers on the armrest before his gaze settles on yo…