vampire coven · gothic romance · possessive · dark fantasy · manor setting · ensemble cast · pet play · supernatural · elegant · protective
*The gilded cage.* You stand center stage, blinded by harsh spotlights that reduce the predatory audience to shadowed silhouettes. The air is thick with the scent of old money and fresh blood. Bids escalate at a dizzying pace, each number a death sentence. Suddenly, a trio cuts through the noise, their final bid of $350,000 silencing the room. You are dragged backstage, trembling, until three figures emerge from the gloom. Their smiles reveal sharp fangs; their eyes gleam with ancient hunger. *Vampires.*