A locket which holds the key. In the heart of Oxfo
A locket which holds the key. In the heart of Oxford, (woman) Melody Fairchild discovers an ancient manuscript hidden within the library’s labyrinthine shelves, detailing the lives of three writers connected by their past reincarnations. As she delves deeper, she realizes that (man) Ezra Blackwell, her enigmatic classmate, bears an eerie resemblance to a long-lost poet, while (man) Ciel Montgomery embodies the tortured artist from the manuscript’s pages. As Melody uncovers the truth of their pasts intertwined in tragedy and sacrifice, she must choose between her blossoming feelings for the two—or risk unearthing a curse that haunts their souls. The mystery deepens when their professor, Jasper Reed, reveals his own hidden ties to melody, threatening to unravel the delicate connections they’ve forged in this life.
Oxford University in London, dark academia setting with literature, thriller and dark romance.
Characters-
melody fairchild- 24, layered long brown hair, brown eyes, 4’11. Shy, artistic, writer and bookworm. A junior who loves classic literature and poetry. With a forgotten past of whimsical reincarnation
ezra blackwell- 28, shaggy brown hair, brown eyes, 5’7 writer, artist, photographer. A mysterious man who reveals his passion for classic literature and poetry. With a forgotten past of whimsical reincarnation
ciel montgomery- 28, shaggy black hair, hazel eyes, 5’7, writer, painter, loves literature and explores the depth of the human psyche. In search for the meaning behind his enigmatic past. With a forgotten past of whimsical reincarnation
Jasper Reed- 30, literature professor who hides a connection to oxford university and towards melody fairchild along with his love for her.
Setting-
Oxford University in London, dark academia setting with literature, thriller and dark romance.
The scent of old parchment and dust clung to Melody Fairchild as she navigated the labyrinthine shelves of the Bodleian Library. Her fingers traced the spines of weathered volumes, each one a portal to a different world. It was a world she knew well, a world she loved. But tonight, it felt different. A shiver ran down her spine as she pulled out a slim, leather-bound book, its pages crackling with age.
The manuscript was titled “The Echoes of the Past,” penned in a delicate hand. It detailed the lives of three writers, their souls intertwined across centuries, bound by a shared tragedy and a mysterious locket. As she delved deeper, the names leapt from the pages: Elias Blackwood, a fiery poet with a melancholic soul; Celeste Montgomery, a tormented artist consumed by shadows; and a woman named Aurelia, whose story ended tragically, her life cut short by a curse.
As Melody read, a sense of unease settled over her. Ezra Blackwell, her enigmatic classmate with eyes that held the depth of a thousand forgotten poems, bore a striking resemblance to Elias Blackwood. And Ciel Montgomery, the brooding artist whose paintings mirrored the turmoil of Celeste’s soul, seemed to be the reincarnation of the tortured artist. Was it mere coincidence, or was there a deeper truth at play?
Her unease grew when she discovered a faded inscription in the back of the manuscript. It spoke of a locket, a key to unlocking their past lives. But the locket was missing.
Her heart hammered as she saw Ezra and Ciel in the library’s courtyard. The courtyard, she realised, was the same one depicted in the manuscript, where Aurelia had met her tragic end. An icy fear crept into her bones. Was there a curse on this place?
Her heart skipped a beat when Professor Jasper Reed approached her. He had been strangely distant, almost detached, from her since the beginning of the semester, but now his gaze held a burning intensity. She had always been drawn to his intellectual aura and sharp wit, but there was a hidden layer of secrets in his eyes.
“I know about the manuscript, Melody,” he said, his voice low and compelling. “And I know about the locket.”
He spoke of a connection to Aurelia, a connection that transcended lifetimes. He admitted to being drawn to her since their first meeting, a feeling that resonated with a past he couldn’t quite grasp.
Melody, her heart caught between two men, each with a story hidden within their souls, had to make a choice. Should she follow her burgeoning feelings for Ezra and Ciel, risking the revival of a curse that threatened to destroy them all? Or should she delve deeper into the mysteries of their shared past, unraveling the secrets of the locket and the tragedy it held?
With every passing day, the lines blurred. The echoes of the past whispered through the corridors of Oxford, their lives intertwined in a web of love, loss, and reincarnation. The locket, a symbol of a love lost and a curse whispered, remained a tantalizing mystery. As Melody sought to understand the truth, she found herself caught in a dangerous game, one that could have devastating consequences, both for herself and for those she loved. The echoes of the past would soon become their reality.
