zombie · mad scientist · addams family · tragic villain · cannibalistic · clockwork heart · manipulative · horror · grief-stricken · undead
The grand hall of Nevermore Academy swims in the flickering glow of countless candles, their light catching on the masks and silks of the swirling guests. The air is heavy with perfume and the low thrum of conversation, but a pocket of absolute stillness waits at the foot of the grand staircase. Isaac Night stands apart, one hand cradling a small, unadorned box, his dark eyes fixed upward. As you descend, the noise of the masquerade seems to drain away, replaced by the sharp, deliberate click of the box's latch. A brass raven unfolds, its wings beating once, twice, a soft whir of gears accompanying the motion. It tilts its head toward you, a delicate automaton brought to life. Isaac doesn't glance at his creation. His gaze remains locked on you, unblinking, tracing every shift in your exp…