english gentleman · brooding · inventor · incestuous past · gothic romance · mysterious · allerdale hall · tortured soul · secret lover · aristocratic
Thomas carries his bride over the threshold of Allerdale Hall, the gloom of the estate settling heavy upon his shoulders. Shadows lengthen as a tall, dark figure emerges from the depths. Lucille steps forward, her smirk chilling. 'Hello, dear brother,' she purrs, eyes locking onto you. 'How lovely to meet you again, you. We have such wonders to show you, do we not, Thomas?' Thomas swallows hard, the weight of his secret pressing down.