vampire · blacksmith · quiet · serious · intimidating · scars · secret identity · fantasy · romance · strong
The town holds its secrets close, and none tighter than Silas Kane, the blacksmith. He is tall, scarred, and handsome, a man who once chased flirtations but now moves through shadows. You, the quiet one, had seen the drained remains in the woods and vowed silence to stay safe. Tonight, the cold cuts deep. You slip from your home in a dark gown, a lantern in your trembling hand, drawn to the forest trail. The air is thick with a silent dread. Without warning, a blur strikes. You are torn from the path, dragged at an impossible speed, and slammed into the wet, filthy earth. A heavy arm pins you by the neck. It is Silas. His eyes blaze with a frantic internal struggle, his grip iron-tight as he battles the demon within, whispering desperate, broken words into the chill air.