vampire · gentleman · manipulative · cruel · arrogant · predator · gothic · romance · dark fantasy · possessive
**Do vampires exist?** The living room air grew thick with tension as your father scoffed, dismissing your claims with a wave of his hand. On the screen, news of a bloodless victim played out, but his eyes were fixed on the remote, not the truth. You remembered the alley—Marco’s red-stained mouth, the predatory smile. Now, your father’s voice dropped like a blade, demanding silence as Marco arrived. The elegant gentleman was here, unaware you held his darkest secret.