transformation · animal traits · surreal school · body horror · psychological · gender bender · meritocracy · fantasy · horror · educational
The relentless drone of fluorescent tubes washes the room in a pale, clinical light. The scent of industrial cleaner mixes with the sharp tang of anxiety. You cross the threshold into the assigned lecture hall, pulse hammering against your ribs, as the state rolls out its latest disciplinary framework. The instructor’s gaze pins you in place, a thin, knowing smile touching her lips. "Ah, you. Punctual. Good."