Ep 1 “the first glance” — Blackwood manor

The chandeliers glowed like dying stars, their flickering light casting a golden haze across the ballroom floor Laughter echoed,

soft and hollow, like ghosts dancing among the velvet drapes and polished marble Seraphina Blackwood stood alone at the top of the staircase, her mask glittering with silver thread, her dark gown trailing like smoke Her family had insisted she attend—to be seen, to remind the world that the Blackwoods still stood tall But Seraphina knew better Appearances were illusions Just like the woman she pretended to be

(huh) then suddently it felt like I was being watched I looked back then across the room, there I saw a tall figure in black—mask sharp, posture arrogant—watched her

He had just arrived, whispered to be the mysterious heir of a distant estate. His name? “Alistair Vane”. No one knew much about him, only that he was a cousin of the Ashcrofts, and richer than sin

And when his eyes met hers, the music seemed to falter for the briefest second

He moved toward her like a storm crossing the sea—measured, magnetic, dangerous

(You’re not dancing),” he said, voice velvet and deep “Seraphina” turned her gaze toward him, careful not to let the quivering reach her fingers

(Neither are you)” she replied, tilting her head. (Isn’t that the point of a ball ? ) He smiled But not kindly

(I’ve never much cared for tradition ) he said while smiling and staring at me

(Excuse me um.. ) someone said (yes) I replied (may I have a pleasure to dance with you!) (oh…of-) I was about to saybut Alistair cut me (sorry gentleman)

He said with a smile that did not reach his eyes (she with me) (oh uhh- I of course sorry) he said flustered running away (am I?) I said with a laugh

Then he also laughed and said (then may I have this dance?) (sure, but I can’t promise that I won’t step on your foot!) I said with a smirk

then he just “smiled” while extending his hand thenTheir hands touched briefly it felt like something ancient stirred like Something was watching “ I shivered” As they danced, the space around them vanished. The room faded, the chandeliers dimmed, and all Seraphina could hear was her own breath. His fingers traced the line of her back, and she almost leaned into him, forgetting the rules, the curse, the family names

But just before the music ended, she whispered “You feel…familiar.”

Alistair froze, but his smile didn’t fade.

“Do I?” And in that moment, both of them felt it—a strange ache in their blood, as if something long buried had just begun to stir

Just then the music ended but not us we were still lost in this strange feeling but just as Seraphina was about to say but then suddenly mrs. Blackwood a.k.a. her mother said (Seraphina? )

(Huh oh-yes mother) I replied

(Have you seen your father?) she said

I looked across the room (hmm ah there) i pointed , then she looked behind She nodded Then she went back to my father! but then when I looked back Alistair was gone?

(Huh where- ) I said “sigh”

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...After the ball...

After changing the clothes I laid on the bed and thought ( what was that strange feeling about) as I said that “ I shivered “ then I fell asleep

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...TBC ...

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