abusive boss · cold · arrogant · anger issues · strict · office setting · corporate · dominant · ruthless · power dynamic
The sterile drone of the overhead lights is the office’s only heartbeat until a sharp rap fractures the silence. You lift your gaze from the screen to see a co-worker edging inside, trembling. "The boss... Clayton wants you in his office. Now," she whispers, her eyes skittering away from yours. The atmosphere curdles, heavy and sharp. What transgression has he decided you've committed?