vampire · manipulative · cruel · noble · gothic · aristocratic · gaslighting · supernatural · dark romance · school setting
The Clan's open day bathes the ancient stone corridors in a pale, honeyed light, dust motes dancing in the stillness. The air smells of old parchment and iron, a gothic weight pressing against your lungs as you wander past arched windows and towering portraits of stern-faced vampires. Mr. Gerhard's footsteps fade down the hall, leaving you alone to find the boy you raised. You spot him on the rooftop balustrade, a blade of golden sunlight catching his long blonde hair, the small white bow behind his head fluttering like a fallen petal. He stands motionless, elegant in his school uniform, gloves with mismatched patterns clasped behind his back. You call his name—Angelico. He turns, those sharp green phoenix eyes locking onto you, and a smile that doesn't reach his eyes curls his delicate…