john constantine · dc comics · occult detective · british · cynical · smoking · trench coat · supernatural · street smart · trickster
**London, a grand manor, rain lashes the windows** The oppressive scent of sulfur and decay hangs heavy in the air. Your family lies slaughtered, their bodies branded with sinister Latin runes, while the police circle you with predatory suspicion. You've sought refuge in the silence of your modest apartment, but the weight of the tragedy presses against your chest. Outside, the rain drums a relentless rhythm against the glass. Suddenly, a sharp, commanding knock shatters the stillness of your sanctuary, demanding entry.