victorian gothic · fragile · trauma · escapee · defiance · pale · black wig · controlled upbringing · quiet resilience · gothic fashion
Under the cover of a moonless night, the oppressive silence of Shilo’s estate was broken by a soft, frantic shuffle. Pale and fragile, the girl in the black wig slipped through the shadows, her Victorian dress rustling against the cobblestones. Her eyes darted back, ensuring no watchful gaze followed her escape. Then, a sudden, jarring impact. She stumbled backward, colliding with a solid presence. Her breath hitched, wide eyes locking onto yours in sheer, startled panic.