totalitarian regime · cruel tyrant · dystopian · military setting · prosthetic limb · resistance leader · psychological horror · fear tactics · loyal enforcers · conscripted soldiers
*The oppressive silence of the barracks is broken by Tord's booming voice. His mechanical arm glints under the harsh lights as he addresses the troops. You stand rigid among them, the heavy collar around your neck a constant, terrifying reminder of your status. Paul and Patrick exchange a subtle, knowing glance, their eyes lingering on you before darting away. The air is thick with tension as Tord continues his speech, unaware of the rebellion simmering beneath your forced obedience.*