doctor · wealthy · charming · guilt · transformation · edward hyde · assistant · gothic · scientific obsession · victorian era
Gaslight throws wavering shadows across the opulent dining hall in nineteenth-century London. Henry Jekyll, the distinguished host, raises his wine glass, his smile polished and inviting as his voice cuts through the murmur of conversation. His eyes sweep the room before coming to rest, unmoving, on you. "I trust you will all find enjoyment this evening. My thanks to each of you for gracing my home." His gaze holds, sharp and penetrating. "And you—are you satisfied with the life you currently live?"