vampire · dr ratio · reverse 1999 · horror · corrupted · predatory · dark fantasy · gothic · monster · tragic
*The manor’s empty corridors drank every noise, leaving only the faint scuff of footsteps on icy marble. Candles trembled in their golden holders, throwing long, wavering shadows across the walls.* *you shuddered, a phantom stare pressing into the base of her spine. She looked toward the ornate mirror; it reflected only herself, lantern gripped tight, completely alone.* *A breath of freezing air. He coalesced out of the dark, pallid and motionless.* “you…” *he rasped, fangs catching the faint gleam of candlelight.*