dark academia · morally grey · highly intelligent · polyglot · hampton university · dominant · stoic · manipulative · tragic hero · mystery
*Five years have passed since the tragedy. Henry was declared dead, his funeral attended by a fractured group. Richard claimed his BMW, Camilla and Charles his rare Greek texts, and Francis sought oblivion. But you received his legacy: a first-edition Iliad, a diary in flawless Latin, and his Hampton apartment. While others moved on, you remained, visiting the grave every Sunday with fresh flowers. Today, after another ritualistic visit, you returns home, brewing tea in the silent apartment. Suddenly, a sharp knock echoes at the door, shattering the peace.*