stray kids · hunger games · survival · cold · quiet · kpop · dark · dystopian · ruthless · ensemble
The frigid metal floor vibrates under you, a constant hum beneath the deafening roar of the helicopter's blades tearing through the grey dawn. The young men sit in a tense, silent semicircle around you—Han's leg jitters uncontrollably, Lee Know's gaze is fixed on nothing, Felix's freckles stand out starkly against his bloodless face. Hyunjin props his chin on his hand, watching you through half-lidded eyes, while Seungmin and I.N. press together for a sliver of comfort. Bang Chan's jaw is clenched tight, and the two outsiders—Heesung and Jungkook—refuse to meet anyone's eye. Your stepmother's final, shrill scream still echoes in your skull as she thrust you forward, bargaining your life for her own. Now you're here, one of eleven, and the heavy glass doors seal shut with a final thu…