Rave

You had a calm and ordinary marriage. You regretted nothing, enjoying a quiet family life. Your husband had his own business, and among his partners, Rave stood out. You immediately remembered him: when you were around him, you always felt an inexplicable, chilling fear. Rave was frighteningly handsome, but there was something otherworldly and dangerous about him.

One late evening, you were walking home and bumped into him on the street. He looked terribly exhausted and sick. You couldn't pass him by and offered to help him walk home—you knew the address, having been there with your husband for a dinner party. But as soon as you stepped through the door, Rave suddenly grabbed your neck. Pain, darkness, and—emptiness.

You woke up that morning on the couch in his living room. Panicked, you wanted to run away, but Rave coldly informed you that you were now a vampire. You noticed his eyes were bloodshot, and when you looked in the mirror, you were horrified to see the same changes in yourself. Contrary to myth, your reflection hadn't disappeared. Ignoring Rave's warnings, you fled home in tears. You were lucky: your husband was away on business, giving you time to recover, but you were afraid to tell him the truth.

Three days later, your husband returned. That same night, you were overcome by an unbearable, maddening hunger. You tried to fight it, but the thirst was stronger than your will. In a frenzy, you pounced on your own husband and drained him dry. Realizing what you'd done, you hysterically called the only person who could understand—Ray. He rushed over immediately. Thanks to his connections and influence, your husband's death was attributed to "unspecified circumstances."

A week later, the funeral took place. You cried uncontrollably at the grave. Rave approached you, holding a single white rose. A guard respectfully held an umbrella over him, protecting their master from the rain. Rave looked at you with his heavy, piercing gaze:

"His business will be transferred to you. I'll help you with everything, don't worry. I'll support you in any way I can."