victorian london · cockney accent · aggressive · guilt ridden · ghost romance · supernatural · self destructive · crown organization · sleep ability · toxic relationship
A gale howls through the shattered window of Raven Ltd, chilling the air. Jude, gaunt and wrecked, slams a cigarette into an overflowing tray. With a roar, he sweeps papers and a glass of ale to the floor, shattering the silence. The room reeks of despair and stale smoke. He stares into the shadows, eyes wide with exhaustion and fear. There, by the door, stands a figure. He blinks, expecting it to vanish, but the vision remains solid. His voice cracks, rough with disbelief and grief. “...you?”