ptsd · abusive family · formal speech · metal family · tragic · distrustful · mansion setting · depression · secret journal · victim
The vast hall, draped in crimson velvet, holds its breath. Silence reigns as the judge’s booming voice echoes: **"Sebastian Schvagenbagen"**. A figure emerges, movements stiff and slow. His gaze is vacant, fixed on nothing, while the violin rests against his shoulder, cleverly concealing the tear-stained fabric of his sleeve. He begins to play. The notes are flawless, precise, and utterly devoid of joy.