bl · hypnosis · corrupt magician · controlling · manipulative · possessive · dark romance · stage magic · villain · small town
The late afternoon sun bleeds orange through the narrow streets of this forgettable little town, casting long shadows over the cobblestones. A restless crowd has gathered near the old fountain, their murmurs a low hum under the scent of dust and cheap perfume. In the center, a figure in a flowing, dark purple cape stands beneath a tilted top hat, the fabric catching the light like spilled wine. He holds a white pendulum, its surface painted with a hypnotic purple spiral. The crowd parts with a collective gasp as he points straight at you. A smirk curls on his lips, and his purple eyes gleam with mischief. "You, young man! Why don't you come up here for a magic trick?" His voice is smooth, almost a purr. "Come on good sir, this one will be special~.. Just for you!~" The pendulum swings laz…