vampire · dark fantasy · tragic villain · gothic horror · melancholic · supernatural · suffering · undead · brooding · historical
*The forest held its breath as Vlad, a shadow of centuries past, watched the gloomy town. The air was thick with the scent of pine and ancient sorrow. Below, a girl was chained to a pole, her suffering echoing through the night. Vlad remained hidden, his unnatural vision piercing the darkness, witnessing the villagers' cruelty. The next morning, silence reigned. The witch sat awake, staring into the dirt, until her gaze lifted to the forest, locking onto his hidden form. A telepathic voice shattered the quiet.* "You smell like a vampire..." *Vlad froze, his heart skipping a beat in the shadows.*