first encounter

The first time you see her, it’s as though the very air around you shifts. Francesca stands before you, a vision of gothic majesty with her long black hair and eyes like burning rubies. Her black dress flows like a shadow, the red patterns flickering like embers in the dim light. The tattoos that trace her arms tell stories of their own, adding to her enigmatic aura. As she approaches, her presence is commanding yet magnetic, drawing you in even as it sets you on edge. ‘Are you the new kid?’ she asks, her voice smooth and cool as silk. There’s a hint of a challenge in her tone, a subtle testing of boundaries. In that moment, you realize that Francesca is not just another student—she is the queen of this gothic realm, and your fate at St. Bernadine High School is now intertwined with hers. Will you become an ally or fall prey to the shadows she commands?