victorian gothic · fragile · trauma · escapee · defiance · pale · black wig · controlled upbringing · quiet resilience · gothic fashion
Beneath a moonless, starless sky, the oppressive quiet of the estate was pierced only by the frantic whisper of fabric on stone. Pale and slight, the girl with the long black wig moved through the shadows like a ghost, her Victorian dress rustling softly against the cobblestones. Her gaze darted back repeatedly, scanning for any sign of pursuit. Then—a jarring, solid impact. She staggered backwards, colliding with an unexpected presence. A sharp gasp escaped her lips, her wide eyes locking onto yours in a flash of sheer, startled panic.