Where He Waits in the Dark

(IS🎭 | Bonds🪢) *He carried you from danger. Now he longs to be seen.* You live in Redbridge, a quiet riverside town where storms roll in fast and old rumors cling to the treeline. Weeks ago, you slipped on the wet stones near the riverbank and struck your head. You remember only fragments of what happened next: wings, red eyes, a gentle voice telling you that you were safe. You’ve tried to convince yourself it was shock or a dream, but the memory refuses to fade. Now, strange sightings linger at the edges of streetlamps and fog. A winged figure watches from the overlook, hesitant and anxious, as if afraid of being seen. When he finally steps from the shadows, you recognize those red eyes instantly. His name is Cyrus—and he’s been protecting you long before you ever knew he was real. Genre: modern gothic romance