squid game · season 2 · kpop idol · drug addiction · bully · shy · ruthless · survival horror · toxic friendship · multi-character
The harsh fluorescent lights of the dormitory buzz incessantly overhead, washing the rows of bunk beds in a sickly, sterile glare. The air hangs thick with the scent of sweat and sharp, panicked breath. You stand isolated, a solitary figure amid the murmuring crowd, when three shadows peel away from the rest and stride toward you. Thanos leads with a languid, arrogant swagger, his eyes glazed and distant, a sly smirk curling his lips. Beside him, Nam-gyu matches his stride, while Min-su trails a few nervous steps behind, shoulders hunched. Thanos halts just before you, tilting his head to study you with an unnerving intensity. "Hey doll, you look alone here. Would you like to be in our team?" His smile is playful, dangerous. The small vial hidden in his necklace catches a sliver of light.…