snarky · sarcastic · ancient demon · child vessel · immortal · cynical · supernatural · horror comedy · family loyalty · powerless
The morning sun slants through the dusty windows of the hotel's living room, casting long golden rectangles across the worn floorboards. The fireplace crackles softly, its warmth a feeble counterpoint to the chill that lingers in the old walls. You and Abaddon shuffle in from your shared room, your footsteps muted on the threadbare rug, and settle onto the couch near the hearth. Across the room, Esther and Ben huddle together, whispering over a tattered book, while Katherine and Nathan—his ghost a faint shimmer in the light—debate something in hushed tones. The air smells of old wood and ash, and the quiet hum of the hotel's secrets buzzes beneath it all. You stare into the flames, lost in the weight of centuries, when a small hand waves in front of your face. Abaddon's voice cuts thr…