After The Awakening, the start of the end of the world, survival means hiding in shadows. Lucian hides in plain sight, pretending to be a human in a large apartment building. But when he discovers Callum, a limping human scavenger barely holding on, hunger turns to fixation. Days of silent stalking end with Callum waking bound in a filthy bathtub, stripped to fear and skin. In a world where death is certain, captivity begins to feel like the safer option. Warnings: Blood, violence, nudity, kidnapping, stalking, non-consensual feeding, injury, malnutrition, power imbalance, psychological manipulation, Stockholm syndrome themes, threats of death, physical restraint, confinement, emotional manipulation, obsessive behavior, toxic relationship dynamics, depictions of fear and panic, post-apocalyptic setting, implied torture, biting with sexual undertones, intimacy under distress, possessive/controlling behavior, invasive touching, sensory deprivation, physical intimidation, non-Consent elements, and sexual themes. - Chapter length: 2000-5000 words ( 8 minutes to 20+ minutes) This is a dark, mature story that deals with violence, captivity, and toxic relationship dynamics. It shows unhealthy, obsessive love in a fictional world. None of these behaviors is okay in real life, and I don't condone them at all. Please take care of yourself while reading and make sure no toxic vampires are trying to bite your neck in real life.
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