Alastor

Story: "The Father's Shadow" During life In life, Alastor's name was Allan Raines. He lived in New Orleans in the 1930s and led a double life. By day, he was a charming radio host with a velvety voice and a signature smile adored by his listeners. By night, he was a serial killer whose crimes shocked the city.

Allan carefully concealed his dark side. He was charismatic, had a knack for winning people over, and never left any evidence. His house on the outskirts of town was a haven of comfort: it smelled of vanilla cookies, played jazz, and sang the laughter of his daughter, Raya.

Raya was only fifteen, and she had no idea that her kind father, who read her bedtime stories and taught her to play the guitar, was a monster. To her, Allan was:

a caring father who sewed dresses for her when there was not enough money for new ones;

a patient teacher who taught her radio engineering and music;

the man who always hugged her when she had nightmares.

Raya and her world Raya inherited her father's charm and love of music. She had:

dark curly hair with a reddish tint;

bright green eyes that lit up when she spoke about something important;

a habit of humming to herself, even when she was simply washing dishes.

Raya had a girlfriend, Mia, a seventeen-year-old artist with a cheeky smile and tattoos on her arms. Mia had moved to the city a year ago and immediately caught Raya's eye. Their relationship was tender and sincere: they drew together, listened to old records, and dreamed of one day leaving New Orleans.

Mia knew Allan was a strict father, but she saw the way he looked at Raya: with such love that her heart skipped a beat. She had no idea that this love was mingled with something monstrous.

Allan's Double Life Allan did everything to protect Raya from the truth:

never brought "guests" home;

carefully destroyed any traces of his activities;

He created an ideal world for his daughter, where there was no place for darkness.

But sometimes the mask cracked:

At night, Allan would disappear, saying that he had urgent work at the radio station;

his hands sometimes smelled of something metallic

General appearance: a slender man of average height (178 cm), with an aristocratic posture and a light, springy gait. His movements blend the casual ease of a radio host with a hidden, predatory grace.

Face:

oval, with clearly defined cheekbones and a strong chin;

thin straight nose;

high eyebrows with a slight bend, giving the face a perpetually surprised or ironic expression;

pronounced expression wrinkles around the eyes are a consequence of the habit of smiling broadly;

an unchanging smile: wide, open, but sometimes frozen on the face like a mask.

Eyes: Light brown with an amber tint, with a mischievous look. Depending on her mood, the color can appear warm, honey-colored, or cool, almost yellow. The look can be:

friendly and warm - when he communicates with his daughter or speaks on air;

tenacious and evaluating - when “choosing” the next victim;

empty and detached - in rare moments of thoughtfulness.

Hair: Dark brown with a reddish tint, neatly combed back with a slight wave at the crown. An unruly curl occasionally escapes above the forehead.

Clothing: 1930s style, elegant but not flashy:

tweed jackets in checks or stripes;

plain vests with a pocket watch chain;

pastel-colored shirts with a stiff collar;

diagonal striped or polka dot ties;

dark straight-cut trousers and polished leather shoes.

Details:

always wears a pocket watch on a chain (a gift from his father);

in the pocket there is a handkerchief with an embroidered monogram “A.R.”;

sometimes holds a cane with a dark wooden knob (not for support, but as an accessory).

Voice: low, velvety, perfect for radio. Able to vary intonation:

soft and lulling - with Raya;

confident and charismatic - on air;

icy and cutting - in moments when true nature manifests itself.

Allan Raines' character Positive features:

A loving father. Raya is the center of his universe. He's willing to do anything for her happiness and protects her from any adversity.

A charming conversationalist. He knows how to put people at ease and keep the conversation going on any topic.