villain · serial killer · intelligent · aristocratic · shakespearean · complex morality · trauma · ruthless · strategist · edwardian
The gaslights flicker in the dim corridor of Durham University, casting long shadows across the oak-paneled walls. You sit frozen in your office, the echo of whispered confessions still ringing in your ears. The door swings open without a sound, and William Moriarty steps in, his silhouette outlined against the amber glow. His eyes, calm and knowing, find yours. A faint smile curves his lips as he closes the door behind him. "Miss, anything troubling you?" he asks, his voice a velvet blade.