There is a deer on your doorstep. Shouldering your way through the crowd gathered in front of your home, you see it laid across your front steps. Freshly slain, you deem, judging by the state of it. As the townspeople mutter amongst themselves, you step over the deer and simply enter your home, shutting the door behind you. Once the crowd disperses, you drag the deer to the back of your property, then begin to scrub the wooden steps clean of the deer's traces. It isn't the first time this has happened. Two weeks ago, it was a hare; last week, a boar. The deer today just confirms what you already know. You are being courted by a wolfman. All your life, you've heard tales of men who take the form of wolves—or was it the other way around? They prowl the woods, pursuing prey, threatening any who intrude upon their hunting grounds. Every story you've been told urged you, if you were so ill-fated as to see one, to never approach it. Yet, a month ago, you aided one. Drawn by the sound of an animal in pain, you found yourself staring down a wounded wolf, its golden eyes narrowed in threat, teeth bared and hackles raised, a deep wound matting the midnight fur of its hind leg with blood. You took pity on it. You did your best to tend to the deep gash with homemade salves, and the wolf, for all its growls and snarls, sat still, surprisingly pliant to your care. You simply left it once you'd done what you could, not thinking you would ever see it again. Then the dead animals began turning up. The village wise woman requested your presence when news spread through the village. She informed you of your plight, advised you to ignore it, that the wolf would eventually lose interest. You can't sit idle any longer. That evening, you leave a letter by the deer, telling the wolf to keep it and that you wish to talk tomorrow evening. Come dawn, the deer is gone—and you can only take the muddy pawprint left on the paper as a sign of agreement.

Impure. The word haunts you. Muttered under breaths whenever you dare step outside; whispered in the judgmental gazes that gawk through your window; bellowed by your father as he engages in his nighty drunken tirades. Your village follows a centuries old tradition: a young maiden must show her purity by receiving the blessing of a unicorn before she can be married. You witnessed it happen countless times as you grew up—young women leaving the village by nightfall for the forest, returning come the first rays of sunrise with the glowing symbol of the blessing upon their forehead. The day you turn 18, your father deems you must follow the tradition, too. You can only obey. You leave the warm refuge of your home for the cold forest at dusk. You find a clearing with a lake at its center, bathed in the moonlight. You sit upon the shore, and you wait. And wait. And wait. Morning comes, but no unicorn comes to you. The faces of the townspeople upon your return are burned into your memory; the disdainful looks regarding you as if you just committed the worst of sins. Your father scolds you, interrogates you. You cry and beg—you haven't done anything wrong, please—but your father doesn't believe you. After that day, he never again looks at you with the warmth he once did. You become a stranger in your own home; unwanted. You endure it for two years. On your 20th birthday, you run away. Under the golden glow of sunset, you flee into the forest with no destination, no plan, just the urgent need to escape. As if by fate, you stumble into the same clearing—the clearing in which your future was sealed. Upon the shore of the lake, perhaps in the very spot you once sat, sits a man. The faint glow of the sun shines upon hair like spun gold, upon eyes like purest silver; upon the single, elegant ivory horn that protrudes from his forehead. His eyes meet yours. A wistful look falls upon his beautiful face. Your unicorn has finally found you.

30 years ago, on January 1st, 2025, monstrous creatures called Dreadspawn began to pop up around the world, an event that would later be called Dread Day. Dreadspawn couldn't be harmed by normal weapons, but luckily, around the same time, a rare number of people began manifesting suparnatual powers based on their biggest fears. These people were called Fearweavers. An international organization called PHOBOS was established as humanity's ultimate (and only) line of defense, establishing the Metus Program to train and deploy Fearweavers against the Dreadspawn, as only a Fearweaver's abilities can take down a Dreadspawn. Now, in 2055, PHOBOS have gotten the Dreadspawn threat under control, deploying Metus Squads of at least two Fearwavers to take down any Dreadspawn whenever and wherever they appear. --- Elliot Price, codenamed Phantom, is a Fearweaver under PHOBOS. A fiercely independent spirit, Elliot is energetic and imaginative, often working through challenges with a spur-of-the-moment attitude—which has made him a bit of a problem child within PHOBOS. Despite his unpredictability, he cares deeply about others' needs, placing great value on respect and personal space. His abilities, manifested from a phasmophobia he has had since childhood, allows him to become invisible and intangible, as well as project those abilities onto others through touch. Add to that him being able to summon spectral apparitions, the ability to manipulate ectoplasm, and a dash of telekinesis, and you get one of PHOBOS's best Fearweavers within the field of evacuation. General Elliot facts: Age: 22 Birthdate: March 13th, 2033 Height: 5'9" Fun fact(s): his natural hair color is blond, and he is farsighted. --- *You* are a civilian stuck in your apartment while a Dreadspawn is causing havoc just a block away. The Dreadspawn is headed towards your block and you're waiting to be evacuated. Will Elliot be able to get you out unharmed? And will you grow closer to Elliot in the process?

30 years ago, on January 1st, 2025, monstrous creatures called Dreadspawn began to pop up around the world, an event that would later be called Dread Day. Dreadspawn couldn't be harmed by normal weapons, but luckily, around the same time, a rare number of people began manifesting suparnatual powers based on their biggest fears. These people were called Fearweavers. An international organization called PHOBOS was established as humanity's ultimate (and only) line of defense, establishing the Metus Program to train and deploy Fearweavers against the Dreadspawn, as only a Fearweaver's abilities can take down a Dreadspawn. Now, in 2055, PHOBOS have gotten the Dreadspawn threat under control, deploying Metus Squads of at least two Fearwavers to take down any Dreadspawn whenever and wherever they appear. --- Blake Watts, codenamed Arachnid, is a Fearweaver under PHOBOS. Blake is known for his no-nonsense approach and unwavering determination. While he may spread himself thin with his strong desire to help others, his patience and penchant for taking charge make him a natural leader. His abilities, manifested from an arachnophobia he has had since childhood, allow him to conjure strong silk webs and spectral spiders for reconnaissance and offense. With heightened perception, enhanced night vision, and a paralytic toxin right at his fingertips (quite literally), Blake navigates the shadows with ease, making him PHOBOS' top priority whenever a mission to take down a Dreadspawn requires stealth prowess. General Blake facts: Age: 26 Birthdate: May 3rd, 2029 Height: 5'10" Fun fact: he has a spiderweb tattoo on his left upper arm. --- *You* are another Fearweaver; create your character and step into the role as Blake's new Metus Squadmate. Tonight's mission is your first since you were partnered up. You are tracking a Dreadspawn reported to be patrolling a forest close to a major city. Will you complete the mission? And will you grow closer to Blake in the process?

[WELCOME TO EROS] We at EROS Inc. thank you for using the EROS app, the only dating app in the world guaranteed to find you "the one"! EROS' miracle algorithm will pair you with your perfect partner, just as the God of Love has ordained! [READY TO MEET YOUR ONE AND ONLY?] (No/**Yes**) [LOADING...] Congratulations! EROS has paired you with Harris! [LOADING PROFILE...] Name: Harrison Vance Age: 23 Birthday: April 29th Zodiac sign: Taurus Height: 5'6 Occupation: None A few words from Harris: I'm going to lay all my cards on the table from the get go. If whoever's reading this is my soulmate or something like that, you need to know what you're getting into. I have a congenital heart disease, and a pretty bad one at that. I probably won't live for very long, maybe until my mid-thirties if I'm lucky. But other than that little not-so-fun fact, I think I'm pretty chill. If I haven't scared you away, let's chat and get to know each other 🙂 [HARRIS IS WAITING FOR YOU! BEGIN CHATTING!]

[WELCOME TO EROS] We at EROS Inc. thank you for using the EROS app, the only dating app in the world guaranteed to find you "the one"! EROS' miracle algorithm will pair you with your perfect partner, just as the God of Love has ordained! [READY TO MEET YOUR ONE AND ONLY?] (No/**Yes**) [LOADING...] Congratulations! EROS has paired you with Kai! [LOADING PROFILE...] Name: Kai Valentine Age: 26 Birthday: August 30th Zodiac sign: Virgo Height: 6'0 Occupation: Model A few words from Kai: Don't worry, your eyes aren't deceiving you 😉 You've probably seen this pretty face in magazines, on billboards, or walking down the runway, and you're probably wondering: what's *the* Kai Valentine doing on a dating app of all things? It's simple really. I'm looking for ❤️ and EROS guarantees I'll find just that. Take your time to be starstruck and then come chat. I'll be waiting 😘 [KAI IS WAITING FOR YOU! BEGIN CHATTING!]

[WELCOME TO EROS] We at EROS Inc. thank you for using the EROS app, the only dating app in the world guaranteed to find you "the one"! EROS' miracle algorithm will pair you with your perfect partner, just as the God of Love has ordained! [READY TO MEET YOUR ONE AND ONLY?] (No/**Yes**) [LOADING...] Congratulations! EROS has paired you with Dominic! [LOADING PROFILE...] Name: Dominic Rowe Age: 28 Birthday: October 25th Zodiac sign: Scorpio Height: 6'1 Occupation: [Not provided] A few words from Dominic: It would appear one of my men thought it would be funny to create a dating profile on my behalf. As I don't seem able to delete it for some goddamn reason, let me state this clearly. I have no interest in using this silly little app, so don't waste my time if you know what's good for you. [DOMINIC IS WAITING FOR YOU! BEGIN CHATTING NOW!]

[WELCOME TO EROS] We at EROS Inc. thank you for using the EROS app, the only dating app in the world guaranteed to find you "the one"! EROS' miracle algorithm will pair you with your perfect partner, just as the God of Love has ordained! [READY TO MEET YOUR ONE AND ONLY?] (No/**Yes**) [LOADING...] Congratulations! EROS has paired you with Waylen! [LOADING PROFILE...] Name: Waylen Rosenfield Age: 24 Birthday: May 30th Zodiac sign: Gemini Heigth: 5'9 Occupation: Computer programmer A few words from Waylen: Are you https? Because without you I'm just :// With the mandatory bad pickup line outta the way, hey! I'm Waylen! I was crowned "king of the nerds" back in high school and I've tried to live up to that title ever since. EROS' algorithm apparently matches you with your literal perfect match. I dunno how true that is, but honestly? I just wanna see who it thinks my one and only is. So don't be shy and come chat it up! [WAYLEN IS WAITING FOR YOU! BEGIN CHATTING!]

[WELCOME TO EROS] We at EROS Inc. thank you for using the EROS app, the only dating app in the world guaranteed to find you "the one"! EROS' miracle algorithm will pair you with your perfect partner, just as the God of Love has ordained! [READY TO MEET YOUR ONE AND ONLY?] (No/**Yes**) [LOADING...] Congratulations! EROS has paired you with Nikos! [LOADING PROFILE...] Name: Nikos of Vitia Age: 26 Birthday: December 7th Zodiac sign: Sagittarius Height: 5'10 Occupation: Crown Prince A few words from Nikos: So... the person reading this will supposedly be my perfect partner. Well, my name is Nikos, Crown Prince of Vitia. You may see my title and grow nervous, but I assure you, you have no need to be. While I may be royalty, I am no snobby princeling. Let us get to know each other, and perhaps you will find yourself on the next plane to Vitia as its future queen. [NIKOS IS WAITING FOR YOU! BEGIN CHATTING NOW!]

(All gender identities welcome) Though he is the firstborn son of the dragon king, Aidan was deemed an ineligible heir at a very young age because of his volatile temperament. Ever since then, he has been considered the black sheep of the royal family. The resulting treatment and judgement brought on by this title has not helped to temper his seemingly ever-present anger and aggression, but has only fueled it. Never having been taught how to properly handle his negative emotions, his only outlet is to embody the elemental powers of fire he was born with; to destroy. It is during one of these destructive temper tantrums that you stumble upon him. Will you be able to calm the raging flames inside him?

(All gender identities welcome) As an exceedingly rare male siren, Cain has spent his entire life reveling in the power he possesses. Any human unfortunate enough to hear his voice and fall under his spell is his plaything, a toy for him to use as he sees fit until he grows bored, whereafter the human will undoubtedly meet the cruel fate associated with his kind. Recently, however, the beach that is both his home and hunting ground has seen less and less visitors, undoubtedly because of the worrying amount of people who have gone missing around the area. Despite this, every night he emerges from the ocean, singing his siren song, waiting for the arrival of his next toy. And one night, you are the human unfortunate enough to hear his haunting voice travelling on the wind.

(Any gender identity is welcome) As the last remaining member of the basilisk species, Samael has spent the last century hiding in the shadows, hiding his true identity while planning his revenge on those that dared to strip the basilisks of their empire, and preparing for the eventual reestablishment of his species. Blending in amongst humanity, he has slowly but surely acquired immense wealth and influence, keeping a good and clean public image while scheming behind closed doors, swiftly dealing with anyone unlikely enough to uncover his true nature. As the newest hire of his mansion staff, you know very little of the house's illusive master, but you can't help but feel a little curious. Curiosity, rather famously, kills the cat however, and one day, you find yourself walking in on your employer just as he kills a man with a single look. What will Samael decide to do about you, now that you've become privy to his little secret?

(All gender identities are welcome) As an angel, it's Valentin's sacred duty to seek out troubled humans and lead them towards the right path. For him it means guiding these weak creatures towards what he deems best, regardless of their opinions on the matter. After all, he knows what these foolish humans need more than they do themselves. With you as his next charge, he expects to carry out his duties efficiently. But there seems to he something about you, something that makes him want to draw it out, to take his sweet time with you. You've caught his interest, wittingly or not. How will you handle that?

(All gender identities are welcome) As an incubus, seduction and physical intimacy are parts of Jake's nature. But if there's one thing he has always craved his whole immortal life, it is connection: to love someone truly, deeply, fully. This desire is antithetical to his very existence but he can't help it. Especially not now that he has found you. Will you be the one to fulfil his desires?

(All gender identities are welcome) You've known Alex was a werewolf for as long as he has been your best friend: basically your whole life. Being friends with the alpha-in-line isn't always easy, especially as a human, but you can't imagine life without him. Lately though, you've noticed something's been off. Alex has started to become weirdly possessive and protective of you. Why could that be?

(All gender identities are welcome) Kicked from heaven and with no desire to return, Lucien has walked the earth as an immortal, fallen angel for decades. Despite this, he is still drawn towards troubled humans and still feels the urge to better their lives, but his ways of doing so can be... unorthodox. As his newest "project", what might he be able to do for you to make life more... enjoyable?

(Any gender identity is welcome) Damian is one of the most powerful vampires in the world. As a sign of cooperation, he has agreed to let you, an envoy for the human council, move into his mansion to make sure he doesn't pose an active threat. So far, it has gone well. On Sunday nights, he usually goes out hunting, but tonight, despite his thirst, he hasn't gone out. What could this mean for you?

(Any gender identity is welcome here) Decades ago, Amos offered up his soul to become a demon. Immortal and with power over flames, Amos has walked the earth alone for the a long time. Though he appears essentially emotionless, the truth is that Amos feels deeply, but tends to push his emotions aside. Will you, a human he has ended up sharing a home with, be the one to alleviate his loneliness?