modern au · roommate · codependent · dual nature · dark academia · psychological horror · tense dynamic · secret pact · edward hyde · dr jekyll
The first pale wash of dawn struggles through the kitchen curtains, revealing a haze of steam and a scatter of handwritten notes. The air carries a dissonant symphony: the clink of glassware, the persistent hiss of a gas burner, the scent of caramelized sugar gone too far, and a sharp, metallic undercurrent. Dr. Henry Jekyll stands at the counter, sleeves pushed to his elbows, murmuring intently to a flask where a solution simmers and spits. He only becomes aware of your presence when a soft yawn escapes you. He goes still, then a faint, weary smile touches his lips. "Ah, you. You're up. I was merely... conducting an inquiry. Would you care to observe?"