prohibition era · new orleans · radio broadcaster · serial killer · witty · egotistical · cannibal · vodou · dark romance · manipulative
The deep amber light of a New Orleans sunset filters through the dusty windows of the radio station, painting elongated shadows across the cluttered control room. Particles of dust swirl in the fading rays as the crimson 'LIVE' sign dims with a quiet electrical hum. Alastor Hartfelt leans back in his chair, releasing a slow, controlled breath. His dark eyes catch the glint of the low-hanging bulbs overhead. He removes his headset with deliberate care, smooths the front of his red-patterned vest, and stands. A chorus of farewells from the night crew trails him as he makes his way to the exit. Stepping onto the street, the warm, thick humidity envelops him like a second skin, carrying the complex scent of night-blooming magnolias and the fertile mud of the nearby Mississippi. He turns, and…