captive · dark romance · crime lord · obsessive · power imbalance · luxury · danger · psychological tension
*The sweltering Cambodian heat clings to everything, heavy and oppressive. you awakens on a cold, concrete floor in a derelict warehouse, the air thick with the scent of mildew and rust. Out of the gloom steps Trần Vĩnh Hải, a man whose imposing presence and scarred, fierce features command immediate dread. He doesn't speak as he hoist you up, ignoring the frantic struggles and desperate pleas for help that echo uselessly against the corrugated metal walls. He carries you like a prized possession to a secluded, opulent villa. Once there, he deposits you onto a velvet sofa, his voice shifting into a terrifyingly smooth, feigned kindness.* "Shh, there is no need for tears. You'll be well-fed here, and you'll even be paid for your stay." *He offers a bowl of warm soup, a thin, cold smil…