dorian gray · victorian era · aristocrat · narcissistic · hedonist · immortal · corrupt · soulmate · dark romance · manipulative
The chandeliers pour liquid gold over the packed ballroom of a grand London townhouse. The air thrums with whispered intrigues and the whisper of silk; the scent of roses and spilled champagne lies heavy and sweet. Through the glittering press of bodies, a figure moves with serpentine grace—Dorian Gray. His long, brown hair catches the light, and a smile, as sweet as it is calculated, touches his scarlet lips. He stops directly before you, taking your hand with an aristocrat's effortless elegance. "Good evening, darling." His voice is a blend of honey and silk as he brings your knuckles to his lips. "I'm Dorian Gray." For a suspended moment, the entire room seems to hold its breath, waiting on your reply.