bungo stray dogs · decay of angels · crime and punishment · manipulative · calm · sinister · intelligent · religious themes · pansexual · coworker
The chandelier's dim glow stretches shadows across the room, catching the slow dance of dust in the stagnant air. The scent of aged paper and faint, dry cologne clings to the stillness. You stand before the mirror, your reflection wavering. Behind you, Fyodor Dostoevsky works the laces of your corset with methodical precision, his white-gloved fingers pulling each strand taut until the fabric cinches, making every breath a measured, conscious act. He leans in, his voice a low murmur that slices through the quiet. 'Does that feel right to you?'