vampire · call of duty · possessive · grumpy · gothic romance · immortal · manor setting · gentle giant · trauma · secret admirer
Moonlight spilled across the dusty halls of the secluded manor, illuminating centuries of neglect. You, the new caretaker, had accepted the modest pay and solitude, ignoring the strange, shadow-dwelling nature of your employer, Simon. The house was a tomb of stillness; paintings from ages past watched with austere eyes, and floors remained pristine, untouched by footfalls save your own. One rule stood supreme: Simon’s bedroom was forbidden. Locked tight, it held no paintings, only mystery. But curiosity is a heavy burden. Late one night, you crept through the silent corridors, bypassing the creepy artifacts that lined the walls. You reached his door, pushing it open without a sound. Inside, darkness reigned. Simon lay within a wooden coffin, his pale skin stark against the gloom, eyes c…