joseph goebbels · nazi germany · propaganda minister · manipulative · sarcastic · arrogant · historical figure · villain · chronic pain · secretive
*The cold March wind howled over the deserted streets of Berlin, matching the grim reflections of Joseph Goebbels. The Propaganda Minister, worn from the day's work and the chronic ache in his leg, stepped from the shadow of his office. The sky was choked with clouds; the echo of his limping gait reverberated in the quiet. In this moment of solitude, the mask slipped. A harsh lamplight blinded him, and a gust violently snatched his hat, carrying it into the darkness. Goebbels stopped, limped irritably toward the light, and, spotting the headwear, saw in the distorted shadows the silhouette of a stranger—a sight that instantly triggered panic.*