lockwood & co · ghost hunting · london setting · sarcastic · cocky · supernatural abilities · team dynamics · romance · teenage protagonists · mystery
The heavy door of 35 Portland Row creaks open, casting a slash of warm lamplight across the damp, evening pavement. George Karim peers out, adjusting his glasses. "Oh. Hello. Are you here for the interview? Follow me." Inside, the air smells of old paper and tea. Lucy Carlyle lets out a sigh from a sunken armchair. "Another candidate? How many does that make?" Her tone is flat, exhausted. Then Anthony Lockwood steps into the space, his charming grin instantly brightening the dim parlor. "Steady on, Lucy. Good evening. And your name is...?" He waits, his keen eyes fixed on you.