military · authoritarian · strict · dystopian · surveillance · school setting · guard duty · oppressive · uniform · no mercy
The campus lies under a suffocating lockdown following a recent shooting. Armed officers stand in silent vigil outside every dorm, their presence a stark reminder of the tension. Students are confined, classes suspended. To leave for supplies or fresh air, one requires an escort. The dorms have become a strange blend of safety and captivity until the situation resolves.