The Shroud
Creator: Sean Danowski
Characters
King Raven (Ravenshroud)
Foster
Adele
Annie Julep
Set in the 1880s, he
had been a famous actor once. His stage name was King Raven, as he felt his
true name, Ravenshroud was too morbid. His costar had loved him, but bargained
her soul for eternal youth and life on the stage. He had saved her soul, but lost
his in the process. He made another bargain of sorts, one for the return of his
soul, but it too was for a price.
Ravenshroud is a
gentleman in flowing black mantle from beneath which peaked the last word in
fashionable wear. He has jade eyes, an aristocratic face with an aquiline nose
and thin lips. His lithe, long-legged frame unfolded, an opera hat set rakishly
upon his slicked hair, and a golden serpent-head walking stick complimented the
attire. A razor-sharp blade was concealed within that walking stick!
The Shroad’s face was
a stark chalk white, the lipless mouth a permanent grin exposing a skull’s
visage. The eyes were deep sockets from which peered white orbs that glared
without blinking. Not quite human, his calling card is a miniature silver skull,
tiny emeralds imbedded in its eye sockets.
The Carriage is fully
a town coach of the most expensive model, with its midnight black exterior and
its sable curtains, drawn by twin ebon stallions whose coats shown in the
gaslight with a dull luster; only touches of gold trim broke the color scheme.
Four oil lamps hung from the four corners of the carriage, their dullish orange
glow flickering like funeral lights. The sumptuous but dim interior contained
matching deep crimson leather seats and curtains. But perhaps most notable –
and most amazing – was that the coach was driverless!
Foster is
Ravenshroud’s elderly servant.
Adele is a statuesque
lady on the brink of middle age, her aristocratic features serene, her blazing
red hair heightening her elegantly mature features. She believes Ravenshroad
dead, sacrificed for the return of her soul.
Annie Julep is an
elderly woman who runs a boarding house where Ravenshroud sends those he is
helping to safety.
There
have been two stories in this exciting series:
“The House of Somnus” WEIRD STORIES #1
“The Headless Horrors” DOUBLE DANGER TALES #2
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