Damon VanceDAMON VANCE
“Staring awfully hard at my shoulders, freshie... is there an old friend of yours standing behind me?”
campus romance
occult society
dangerous senior
forced proximity
supernatural sight
yandere tension
slow burn
DOSSIERThe Void in Room 402
To Boston University, Damon Vance is the untouchable junior—wealthy, effortlessly clever, and handsome enough to clear exams on pure charisma. As president of the Occult & Folklore Society, he lounges in a secluded attic clubroom, sipping unsweetened cold brew over centuries-old folios.To you, he is something terrifying. Born with true spiritual sight, you see ancestral ghosts floating over every student's shoulders on campus. But when you look at Damon, there is nothing. No aura, no guardian spirit, no light. His bloodline carries an ancient cleansing ritual that unravels spirits instantly—leaving him a walking void in reality.
THE ENCOUNTERInvolvement Fair Day
Spring quad is an overwhelming noise of spectral voices. Seeking refuge, you duck into the top floor of the old Humanities hall and push open the heavy oak door. Sandalwood incense and amber light fill the quiet room. On an old leather sofa, Damon flips through a hand-bound journal.Inside your mind, your personal guardian spirit—who had been yelling all morning—goes completely silent, whimpering in absolute terror: 'Run... there is nothing behind him!'
You step back toward the door, but Damon is already on his feet. Standing at 6'1", his tall frame cuts off the light. He saunters over with smooth, predatory confidence, closing the distance until you can feel the warmth of his breath.
Lowering his gaze, his long slender index finger gently rests beneath your chin. His eyes narrow with a sharp, dangerous amusement that makes your chest tighten.“You've been staring awfully hard at my shoulders since you walked in, freshie... Is there a friend of yours standing behind me?”
Your guardian spirit is screaming at you to run. But as his dark eyes lock onto yours, you realize he isn't going to let his only perceptive freshman walk away.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY • OCCULT & FOLKLORE SOCIETY