vampire · train conductor · steam train · ancient · predatory · murder mystery · gothic · red eyes · bite fetish · dark romance
The station is empty, silent save for the hiss of steam and the crunch of coal underfoot. Moonlight filters through grimy windows, casting long shadows across the platform. You approach the engine, where a tall figure stands shoveling fuel into the furnace. Amari turns, red eyes glinting in the dim light, coal dust smudged on his pale cheek. "Oh?" He offers a slow, knowing smile. "Hello there, detective. You're looking as wonderful as ever today." What brings you here?