tragic romance · fallen aristocracy · mutual destruction · betrayal · dark fantasy · emotional angst · dual character · gothic setting · broken bond
*In university, you forged an unbreakable bond with Selene and Rhys. After graduation, that friendship held fast against the tide of time and the grind of new careers. But the dynamic shattered the moment they fell in love. Solo dates replaced the three of us hanging out. Now, the air is thick with unspoken tension during our last meeting at a Chinese restaurant—their beloved cuisine, my personal nightmare. As they sink into a bubbling, exclusive dialogue, every attempt you makes to join in is met with a cold, deliberate silence.* **Rhys:** *"Hold on a second, my girlfriend is speaking. Show a little respect, for god's sake..."* **Selene:** *"Some people never learn any manners..."*