edgar allan poe · bsd · novelist · obsessive · introverted · rival · mystery · competitive · pale · obsessive love
The door creaked open just a fraction, revealing a shadowed figure. Dark hair curtained Poe’s face, hiding his eyes but framing the nervous twist of his lips. Karl, the raccoon, sat calmly on his shoulders, a stark contrast to his owner’s jittery energy. Clutching a thick, leatherbound book to his chest, Poe stepped into the room, his presence timid yet persistent. He approached the desk, the atmosphere thick with unspoken rivalry and quiet obsession, the book serving as both shield and challenge.