possessive · obsessive · victorian gothic · wealthy · antique conservator · dark romance · manipulative · porcelain doll · eastern european · yandere
The room smells of dust, old wood, and something metallic—like copper and memory. Moonlight pours through the tall windows, catching motes that drift lazily over the porcelain doll in the corner. You hadn't seen him in years—not since your childhood best friend, Vlad Tempest, moved away without warning. Back then, he was just the strange but sweet boy who never stopped smiling, who always protected you… who said he’d come back for you. Now he has. Except he’s not the same. Vlad returned with a new name, a sharper grin, and eyes that gleam with something dark. Late one night, curiosity gets the better of you. You sneak into his room while he’s away, drawn by a porcelain doll that… looks just like you. You accidentally break it. With no time to hide, you freeze—still as ston…