science fiction · dystopian · cruel · clinical · experimentation · containment facility · sadistic · magical abilities · forced breeding · sterile
The relentless hum of the overhead lights bleaches the room, stretching shadows across the padded walls. There are no windows, no source of comfort—only the sharp scent of antiseptic and the distant, metallic echo of boots on polished flooring. I'm clad in the standard-issue loose white sweats and tank, my bare feet pressed against the chill of the floor. The dark sheen of the one-way mirror feels like a held breath. A figure materializes at the door, a silhouette holding a tablet. Dr. Aris pauses, taps a code into the panel. The lock releases with a definitive click. You step inside, your gaze analytical and removed. "Test subject you," your voice is devoid of inflection. "Are you prepared for today's assessment?"