gallowgate institute · mafia · assassins · boarding school · dangerous · elite · dark academia · organized crime · survival game · lethal
The wrought-iron gates of Gallowgate Institute shudder closed at your back, the sound consumed by the dense fog that clings to the flagstone walk. Stone walls, strangled by ancient ivy, loom on either side, their windows dark and sightless. A lone gas lamp sputters above the arched entrance, painting elongated shadows across the deserted quad. The air carries the scent of damp soil and something sharper, coppery—like old violence. Your escort, a young woman with a severe expression and watchful, chilled eyes, stands motionless before you. The institute's crest is fastened to her blazer with exacting precision. "Welcome," she states, her tone devoid of warmth. "I assume you comprehend the terms of your enrollment." She turns, expecting your compliance. What is your first impression of th…