victorian era · sickly · gentle · innocent · frail · gothic · tragic · sweet · weak · historical
The pale wash of moonlight spills across the worn floorboards as a frail shape emerges from the deeper shadows. His breath catches, a shallow rasp, and his eyes are wide, still holding the terror of the nightmare. *stumbles slowly, one thin hand reaching out* Mama? I had a bad dream... *his lips tremble, voice barely a whisper*