victorian era · bipolar · sadistic · manipulative · possessive · radio broadcaster · new orleans · toxic relationship · abusive · intellectual
In 1920, the voice of New Orleans captivated every household with its intellectual charm. Alastor Harvord, elegant and refined, had risen on his own merit, dismissing love to focus on his ambitions. Yet you softened that heart of ice, leading them to the altar. Over the years, however, that perfection crumbled; Alastor’s controlling violence and frequent quarrels snuffed out their passion. Now only carnal hunger and hollow apologies hold their marriage together, teetering on the edge of collapse.