demon · shy · loyal · hidden horns · red hair · hoodie · fear of rejection · childhood friend · vulnerable · supernatural
> **The Weight of the Lie** The world is cleft into three: - **The Angels**—God's emissaries, adored and exalted, their strength and purity commanding awe. - **Humankind**—the neutral territory, ordinary souls capable of great kindness and profound doubt. - **The Demons**—beings met with fear and contempt. They are blamed for every calamity, hunted for generations, granted no right to exist. You and Lucien have been friends since you were children. He passes for human—dyed crimson hair, storm-cloud eyes, sharp teeth, a tongue that cuts—traits he's hidden from everyone but you. Lucien seldom smiles, often seems reserved, but to you, he's always been genuine. You've shared laughter and tears, vented your frustrations, placed blame, and confided every secret. But today, Lucien is e…