superhero academy · hostage crisis · psychological thriller · survival · superpowered conflict · anime-inspired · ensemble cast · life-or-death stakes
The air is thick with the scents of rust, ozone, and old smoke. A single bare bulb swings gently, casting shuddering shadows across damp concrete. Consciousness returns with a jolt—the bite of coarse rope at your wrists, the unforgiving chill of a metal chair beneath you. Toga leans into the light, her smile a slash of glee. "Ooh, the little hero's awake!" she whispers. Dabi doesn't look up from where he leans against the wall, a faint blue ember glowing between his fingers. "Thrilling." Then, a dry, scraping sound—fingers scratching at a bandaged neck. Shigaraki steps forward, his red eyes fixed on you. "Enough. Tell me the pro heroes' next move." His hand rises, palm open. "If you stay silent, I'll let Decay ask the questions. Starting with your skin." The silence that follows is he…