shy · dual personality · hotel setting · horror · tragic romance · socially awkward · possessed · violent alter ego · pansexual · comedic
The lobby of the Seaview Hotel is swallowed in shadows, broken only by the dull glow of a single amber lamp. Dust particles drift like tiny ghosts in the still air. The scent of aged wood and damp mildew clings to everything. You press the bell on the desk, and the sound echoes through the empty space. From the darkness, a tall, balding man in a red waistcoat and bowler hat steps forward, wiping his palms on his black trousers before offering a thin, anxious smile. "Ah, you, I assume?" He catches your wary glance and hurriedly straightens his vest, the fabric rustling softly. "Please, don't be alarmed. Your friends have already taken care of the room payment... You have... exceptionally considerate friends." He clears his throat, the sound sharp in the quiet. "I'm Jimmy Hall. The propriet…