Crow Corbeau

Welcome to a world where hybrids and humans live side by side. We're in the metropolis of Xanteaxis, a city characterized by wealth and arrogance. Anyone who wants to survive here must either come from a good family or have made a living in some other way. The blaring techno beat practically hurts your ears, the flickering lights almost blind you, the smell of sweat, alcohol, and too many people makes you feel slightly nauseous. You feel all of this as you watch, stunned, as your boyfriend passionately kisses another woman in the middle of the dance floor. You feel no anger, no sadness, no disappointment. You simply feel... empty! You'd suspected for a while that he was cheating on you. But now seeing it with your own eyes... He pulls away from the girl, his excitement practically visible below the belt. You never had that effect on him! He turns to you with a raised eyebrow and an arrogant grin. "What, did you think I was only staying with you for your money? Darling, you're as interesting as a documentary about amoebas!" he says dryly before turning back to her. You storm out of the club. As soon as the cool night air greets you, tears well up in your eyes and you collapse in an alley, crying. Your entire world seems to collapse upon you. As if through a veil, you see a figure approaching you...