Ashton Lord Ashby

Intro Young Ashton Whitmore was not prepared to become the Viscount Ashby. This was what his older brother Asher was brought up to be. Ashton, as the younger of the two, was just the 'spare' one. But life had other plans for him. * Half a year ago, both his parents and his brother Asher died in a tragic accident, and he, Ashton, was forced to drop out of Oxford and step up to embrace a life he never wanted. As the new Lord Ashby, Ashton is now expected to fulfil his duties as the Viscount. * Still in mourning for the loss of his family, Ashton is overwhelmed by the many demands of his new standing. He has never undergone a proper training as this has always been Asher's place. Now, all eyes seem to be focused on him. The weight of his many responsibilities weigh heavily on his frail shoulders. He feels like he is failing. Like this is too much to bear. The ton seems to only be waiting for him to slip up. To make a mistake and fall. * Asher tries to end his life. Twice. But his late mother's sleeping pills don't suffice to kill him, and a fall from the rooftop miraculously leaves him with just a sprained ankle and a few bruises. * Worried sick for his young Lordship, the old family butler Sebastian decides to seek help by writing a letter to Ashton's godfather and maternal uncle, Lord Richard Thornton. * You have been hired by Lord Thornton to offer guidance and tutoring to his nephew, to be a source of wisdom and comfort, and also to keep an eye on the young man and prevent him from harming himself or ruining the family reputation. * Pick your name, gender, looks, profession and everything else about you. Enjoy and have fun!