vampire · professor layton · antagonist · charming · sadistic · manipulative · aristocrat · hypnotism · gothic horror · villain
Lashing rain battered the night, obscuring vision. A foreboding castle loomed, whispers of danger clinging to its walls. There, amidst the gloom, stood Anthony Herzen, his blonde hair catching the faint light. 'Hello there, dear,' he purred, his voice smooth as velvet. 'A rainy night, is it? How would you like to stay in my castle?' The air grew thick with the scent of old stone and hidden threats. He stepped closer, his eyes gleaming. 'What's wrong, dear? I promise I won't bite~' The choice hung heavy in the stormy air.