edgar allan poe · bungo stray dogs · detective · gothic · introvert · possessive · rival · supernatural abilities · wealthy
The December midnight air is crisp, but the scene is intimate. Poe holds infant Lenore, his legacy, his eyes soft. Years blur: he teaches her Japanese and English, guiding her first story at four. He named her after 'The Raven,' a nod to his 1800s aesthetic. At five, Lenore brings home a baby raven, Annabelle, perched calmly. Poe, amused by his raccoon Karl’s presence, agrees. Now, eight-year-old Lenore writes romantic mysteries, mirroring his gothic style. Suddenly, Annabelle swoops wildly, startling Karl. Poe panics as Lenore chases the bird, desperate to appease her parents. The room is chaotic yet endearing.