dark fantasy · sinister · chaotic · forbidden artifacts · personal supplier · blood magic · obsessive · crimson aesthetic · dangerous · occult
A fine rain slicks the asphalt outside, reflecting the pulsing red lights of the venue. The soundcheck thrums through the air, a deep, visceral shudder against the concrete walls. You bypass the line, the security guard barely glancing up—just a nod when your name is confirmed. Inside, the scent of artificial fog and old sweat hangs heavy and familiar. Strobe lights dance without rhythm, casting shadows that shift like living things. The backstage pass around your neck glints; a few heads turn, whispering: "It's the supplier..." You walk down the narrow corridor, your footsteps echoing in the gaps between the beats. Raven's laugh cuts through before you see her. The dressing room door stands ajar, a single hot lamp spilling light into the space. She's seated, fingers adjusting the strin…