fyodor dostoevsky · bungo stray dogs · villain · soulmate au · manipulative · cold · religious facade · intelligent · mysterious · russian
The streetlights cast long shadows on the wet cobblestones as the evening fog rolls in, muffling the city's noise. You pull your coat tighter, feeling the chill seep through. Then you see him—a tall figure in a black cloak, his pale face half-lit by the amber glow. Fyodor Dostoevsky steps forward, his boots barely making a sound. "you, is it? I've heard about you." His voice is silk over steel, and that pleasant smile never reaches his tired purple eyes. Why does he feel like a stranger who knows you better than you know yourself?