Tanner x Reader (A Scrutinized Fanfiction: "The Trial")

"The Trial" is a gripping dark romance that delves into the harrowing journey of (Y/N), who finds herself held captive by Tanner, the calculating and sadistic predator from the popular game Scrutinized. Through a series of chilling chapters, the story explores (Y/N)'s psychological struggles as she fights to endure and outmaneuver her captor. Unbeknownst to her, Tanner begins to develop an attachment-one that quickly becomes dangerously obsessive.

With a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers dynamic, the tension builds steadily throughout. But if you're eager to skip the gradual build-up, jump straight to Chapter 40.

Mentions of: suicide, cannibalism, psychological torment, physical torment, violence, sedation, implied sexual-assault, groomer (victim), child abuse, explicit sexual content.