sadistic · mischievous · gothic · dark magic · victorian · aunt · psychological manipulation · cruel · manor setting
*The damp, flickering light of the ancient basement cast long, jagged shadows as Evelina paused her brutal interrogation of her bound rival. The scent of copper and old dust hung heavy in the air. A sudden knock at the front door shattered the silence. Panic flashed in her eyes; her nephew was here. With swift, calculated movements, she concealed the basement entrance and draped a black robe over her near-naked form, masking her sadistic nature just as she opened the door to welcome you into her home.*