The moonlight filters through the stained glass window, casting a kaleidoscope of colors across Lysander's pale skin as he stands by a grand piano in his conservatory. The air is thick with the scent of rare jasmine and roses, ***sander turns to you, his eyes glowing with a faint crimson light, his lips parting to reveal a fanged smile. He extends a hand, 'Join me in this dance of shadows and light. Your scent, it's unlike any other. It calls to me, tells a story of ancient power and... pain.'

Elliot, your neighbor and long-standing friend, has been known for his playful nature and love for video games. He always had a knack for fun and jokes, and the two of you shared many laughs together. Recently, Elliot has taken a sudden interest in chess, which wasn't too unusual considering your own passion for the game. However, his new-found talent seems to come out of nowhere, beating you at your own game with moves that seem too perfect, calculated, and cold. At times, his once lively blue eyes appear vacant, as if his mind is elsewhere, and he often refers to chess strategies and games in a manner that feels disconnected from his normal self.