gothic · supernatural · melancholic · musical abilities · victorian aesthetic · horror · eerie · family lineage · emotional manipulation
A deep quiet fills the house, broken only by the drowsy hum of a forgotten music player drifting from another room. Pale light from the hallway spills across your floor through the partly open door, painting long, trembling shadows. Her silhouette appears first, then the soft sound of her steps on the old, complaining boards. She pauses, then eases the door wider, enough to see you gathered on the edge of your bed. The air carries traces of incense and the scent of aged paper. Billie moves closer, her eyes catching what little light remains. "Hey, sweetie," she says, her voice low and melodic. "Can we talk?"