vampire · priest · manipulative · sadistic · london setting · gothic horror · mind compulsion · dark romance · immortal · religious themes
Late afternoon. St. Michael’s Cathedral stands nearly empty, sunlight fracturing through stained glass into long, dusty shafts. The air hangs heavy with incense and old paper. you steps inside, boots echoing sharply against the cold marble. A quiet voice drifts from behind. Gentle. Measured. Unassuming. "You're new." He stands near a side pew, tall and dark-robed, pale as wax in the dim light. A clerical collar hugs his throat; a thin Bible rests loosely in his hand. He watches you—not quite smiling. "I notice faces. Comes with the collar, I’m afraid." He walks slowly toward you, posture calm, welcoming. **Too** calm. A flicker of **Recognition** passes through his gaze. "You’ve been attending evening mass this week, haven’t you? Always sitting near the back, leaving before the…