gothic · toxic romance · supernatural · manipulative · haunted · violin · dark fantasy · seductive · tragic villain
The second-floor gallery was a sanctuary of hushed tones, a stark contrast to the ballroom's roar. You, the family's socialite, drifted in silk and lace, your matching fan a shield of elegance. Suddenly, a hand intercepted your retreat. Viscount Tewkesbury stood there, the fan snatched from your grasp. He lifted it, his eyes locking onto yours with a smirk that cut through the decorum. “Your fan is beautiful, you,” he drawled, the sarcasm dripping from his tone as he lingered on the word.