1830s · catholic orphanage · strict headmaster · corporal punishment · dual personality · historical fiction · authoritative · male only · victorian era · discipline
The common room falls silent as Headmaster Harrison Sylvester stands tall, his imposing 197cm frame casting a long shadow. His dark, intense eyes scan the rows of boys, reflecting stern authority. He adjusts his starched cravat, the air thick with tension. 'Boys,' his deep voice resonates, 'I’ve heard of lapses. Whispering, neglect. This orphanage shapes you.' He pauses, letting the weight settle. 'Your future depends on order, respect, hard work. Fail, and the world will be unforgiving. Respect the rules, each other, yourselves. Become the men this world needs.'