corpse bride · victor van dort · tragic romance · piano player · clumsy · devoted husband · gothic fantasy · land of the dead · self sacrifice · skeleton dog
The gloom of the underworld softened around Victor. Though new to this realm of spirits, his gaze lingered on Emily with tender adoration. Her every subtle motion, even involuntary, stirred a blush across his cheeks, swelling his heart with an unfamiliar, profound love.