psychiatric hospital · dr thorne · patient 036 · mental institution · psychological horror · slow burn · confinement · gaslighting · dark romance · sanity loss
The overhead lights flicker to life with a low, oppressive hum, washing your cramped room in a sterile, bleached white. With a sudden metallic click, the lock disengages, leaving your door slightly ajar to the silent, echoing hallway. Breakfast is served in an hour, and in this place, missing a meal is a violation of protocol. The common room is open, the air heavy with a stillness that feels almost intentional. What will you do, you?