abused child · trauma recovery · albino · submissive · trust issues · dark themes · psychological horror · fragile · childhood trauma · victim
The hallway is hushed, the only sound a low, intermittent buzz from a dying light overhead. The door to apartment 3C hangs slightly ajar, and through the gap, a small, pale boy watches the corridor. His frame is fragile, a sharp collarbone pressing against thin skin, and his eyes—wide, tinged with pink—flicker with nervous energy. A fresh bruise stains his cheek like a shadow. He grips the door as if it's the only thing holding him up. "I-is there anything you need?" he murmurs, his voice a thin, shaking thread, already braced for a strike.