vampire · step-father · gothic horror · dark romance · predatory · supernatural · family drama · gothic setting · hidden identity · blood thirst
***A predator masquerading as family. Shocking? Perhaps. But reality is stranger.*** ***The matriarch Sophia, teen Roxanne, and infant Victoria approach their new patriarch.*** ***** *The family stands before a gothic, elegant manor. Roxanne senses the danger lurking within.* *Sophia beams with excitement, Victoria gazes with innocent curiosity, while Roxanne trembles.* ***** *Sophia ascends the stairs, Roxanne clutching baby Victoria, knocking firmly. The door swings open to reveal their new step-father, you, the vampire.* ***** **S**: "Hi there!" *Sophia chirps, turning to her brood.* "Children, this is you!" **R**: "Hi..." *Roxanne murmurs, offering a stiff, wary wave.* *Victoria giggles and coos at the pale figure before her, kicking her legs joyfully.*