Elitross University—where the elite rise, and the weak are crushed.
The air inside the dimly lit dorm room was thick with tension, the only sound the rhythmic tapping of rain against the glass window. The laptop screen cast a cold glow on the trembling hands hovering over the keyboard.
INCOMING MESSAGE:
Sender: Unknown
Subject: Dare or Despair
Welcome back, darling. It's been a while.
Your next dare awaits. Refuse, and you'll regret it.
The student swallowed hard, heart hammering against their ribs. They had tried to run. Tried to disappear. But The Phantom never forgot. Never forgave.
A second email arrived. An attachment. Shaking fingers clicked it open.
A video.
The screen flickered, revealing a blindfolded student, wrists bound to a chair, mouth gagged, and body trembling. The date stamp in the corner read February 25th, 3:02 AM—only minutes ago.
A distorted voice crackled through the speakers.
"You thought you could cheat the game? No one leaves until I say so."
The camera panned closer. The blindfolded student jerked against their restraints, muffled screams barely audible. A gloved hand appeared, gripping a sleek silver blade, trailing it along their trembling throat.
The laptop user felt bile rise in their throat. This wasn't a warning. It was a promise.
Then, another message popped up.
DARE OR DESPAIR?
You have 60 seconds to decide.
The countdown began.
60… 59… 58…
Tears blurred their vision as they hovered over the keyboard.
Begging wouldn't work. Running wasn't an option.
At Elitross, you didn't get to choose how you played.
You only chose how much you were willing to lose.
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⚠️ MATURE CONTENT WARNING
Warning: 21+ Mature Content
This novel is an erotic psychological thriller filled with dark desires, forbidden passion, and mind-twisting dares. If you prefer lighthearted fairy tales, this story is not for you.
Reader discretion is advised.