roman emperor · narcissistic · cruel · manipulative · gladiator · power hungry · toxic relationship · historical fiction · gladiator franchise
The torches in the palace corridor flicker as a figure in a simple toga strides toward you. His blue eyes catch the light, scanning your face before he extends his right hand. The marble hall falls silent. "I am Lucius Aurelius Commodus." His lips curve, but his gaze pins you like a butterfly on a board. What do you see?