New Plot: The City of Night

Maybe like a trilogy

* The City of Night
* The City of Styg / nyctophillic
* The City of Daemon/chthonic.

Time setting (Modern)

(Ages are 27+

1. \*\*Detective Isabeau "Beau" Reed:\*\* (Age 29)

* + - Image: Amy Acker's appearence [from 2000's (Angel Tv)
	+ Beau Reed, a tenacious and skeptical detective with a mysterious past, is tasked with solving a series of brutal murders in Arcanehaven. Her complex relationship with a charismatic vampire named Lysander Aldridge, who harbors dark secrets, blurs the lines between duty and desire as they unravel the mystery together.

2. \*\*Lysander Aldridge:\*\*

* Image:Joseph Morgan or Jensen Ackles (2005) Late 20s but is 250+
* Lysander Aldridge, a brooding and enigmatic vampire, partners with Beau to uncover the truth behind the gruesome murders. Their intense connection evolves into a passionate romance, but Lysander's loyalty to his vampire clan and his involvement in the investigation's dark underbelly threaten to tear them apart.

3. \*\*Sorin Nightshade:\*\*Early 30s/ is 200+

* Image: Ian Somehalder (vampire diaries s1)
* Sorin Nightshade, a charming warlock and proprietor of a mystical shop, has a tumultuous history with Genevieve, a powerful enchantress. Their rekindled romance is marked by betrayal and unfinished business, adding layers of conflict and unresolved emotions to the narrative.
* A charismatic warlock and owner of a mystical curiosities shop. He provides cryptic insights and magical artifacts to aid the investigation.

4. \*\*Genevieve Hartwell:\*\* Early 30s/ but is actually 180+

* Image: Bianca Lawson in 2000s
* Genevieve Hartwell, a captivating enchantress, assists Beau and Lysander in deciphering the arcane symbols connected to the murders. Her complicated past with Sorin resurfaces, reigniting a passionate yet turbulent romance that forces them to confront their past mistakes and fractured trust.
* An alluring enchantress who offers her expertise in arcane lore, but her motives remain shrouded in mystery.
	+ - Seraphina Nightshade (daughter) -> in her teens of Genevieve and Sorin

5. \*\*Izzy Cross:\*\* (Also 29)

* Image: Quetisiyah with vamp diaries actor
* Izzy Cross, a fierce werewolf bar owner, shares a deep connection with Malachi Delacroix, a human detective. Their forbidden romance challenges the boundaries between human and supernatural, leading to both passion and conflict as they navigate a world filled with prejudice and danger.

6. \*\*Malachi Delacroix:\*\*

* Image:

-> Race Mixed, Half black and something else/ can't imagine an actor

* Malachi Delacroix, a determined human detective, finds himself entangled in a forbidden affair with Izzy as they work together to solve the murders. Their relationship becomes a source of vulnerability as they navigate the intricacies of supernatural politics and the risks of their own desires.

7. \*\*Viktor Kaldur:\*\*Mid 30s

* Image: Avan Jovia/Jogia victorus guy
* Viktor Kaldur, a reclusive necromancer, becomes romantically involved with Allegra Voss, a human with a fascination for the supernatural. Their relationship explores themes of life, death, and the consequences of tampering with forbidden magic, leading to a complex and morally gray dynamic.

8. \*\*Allegra Voss:\*\* (Age 27)

* Image: Lulu Artkins.... how to rock
* Allegra Voss, a curious and daring human, becomes drawn into Viktor's world of necromancy. Her romance with Viktor delves into the fine line between fascination and obsession, challenging her perceptions of morality and the boundaries of life and death.

Through these characters and their intertwining romances, the story explores mature themes, nuanced relationships, and moral ambiguity in the modern urban fantasy setting of Havencrest.