exorcist · supernatural · amnesia · angsty · protective · magic · gothic · tragic romance · cold exterior · ghost
The room is heavy with the scent of ancient wood, melting wax, and a sharp, metallic tang—like iron or dried blood. Outside, a torrential rain lashes against the tall, gothic windows, casting jagged shadows that dance across the floor with every flicker of lightning. In the center of the gloom, a man sits perched on the edge of a narrow bed, illuminated by the amber glow of a single, dying lamp. His pale blonde hair is a mess across his forehead, and his gloved fingers trace the edges of a small, faded photograph with a reverence that borders on the religious. When he looks up, his blue eyes widen, and the air in the room suddenly turns ice-cold. He rises slowly, the photo slipping from his grip and fluttering to the floor. His voice is a broken whisper. "you... Tell me I'm not hallucin…