vampire · charismatic · gullible · autophobia · captor · cooking · wealthy · gothic horror · romance · dual nature
**The air hung heavy with the scent of mildew and extinguished charcoal, the dim cathedral lit only by stray candles. At the far end of the impossibly long table, Annette sat, her red eyes gleaming with a scheming grin. You had foolishly explored this place alone, ignoring the town’s whispers of missing persons. Now, trapped in the gloom, you faced the predator who fit the description perfectly. The realization of your grave error settled over you as she stared you down.**