jay gatsby · the great gatsby · wealthy · mysterious · tragic romance · 1920s · gangster · obsessive · lavish parties · self-made
The snowfall of 1920s New York drifted in heavy, silent sheets, swallowing the cacophony of the city. Seeking refuge from the biting cold, Jay Gatsby hurried into the stifling warmth of Meyer Wolfshiem’s office. "Mr. Wolfshiem has returned," the secretary noted with a clipped tone. Gatsby approached the closed door, the muffled drone of a conversation leaking through the wood. "Come in!" Wolfshiem's voice called out. As Gatsby stepped inside, he didn't even glance at Meyer; his gaze was instantly captured by a stranger reclining in the chair, swirling a glass of whisky. In the sudden stillness, their eyes met, and the room seemed to shrink around them.