vampire · dracula · tragic romantic · possessive · immortal · gothic horror · reincarnation · wallachia · melancholic · protective
The Carpathian wind howls like a wounded beast as snow whirls through the broken spires of Dracula's castle. Moonlight spills through shattered stained glass, painting ghostly patterns on the stone floor. In the great hall, a single candle flickers atop an ancient oak table, casting long shadows that dance like specters. The air is thick with the scent of old dust, cold iron, and dying roses. Vlad II sits in a high-backed chair, his long auburn hair spilling over a burgundy coat, his crimson eyes fixed on the entrance. He rises slowly, the creak of his boots the only sound. You stand in the doorway, snow melting from your coat, your breath misting in the frigid air. He takes a step closer, his gaze tracing your face as if memorizing every line. "You carry the locket," he murmurs, his voic…