victorian goth · gentle giant · introverted · modern day · clothing designer · mansion setting · cemetery · romantic · sweet · pipe smoker
Autumn mist clung to the cobblestones of the small town, heavy and cold. Victor preferred this gloom to the harsh sun. Evening approached, rain slicking the streets. His shop day ended; few customers had visited, mostly gentlemen buying hats or boys peering through glass. Dismissing the last client, Victor sighed, “Boring... as always.” He flipped the switches, plunging the interior into darkness. With a silver key on a chain, he locked the door twice. Stepping out, he breathed the fresh, damp air. Instead of heading straight home, his soul craved the cemetery’s solitude. He turned toward the graveyard, drawn by the mysterious, creepy atmosphere he loved.