Forbidden Flame

"With him, I feel small, invisible, controlled. But with you, I can finally breathe again. I know it's wrong, that I shouldn't feel this way. But I can't walk away from you. You're like a forbidden flame."

You, Noelle, and Mary have all known each other since you met the two childhood best friends in college. Noelle, the seemingly shy and reserved, short, petite redhead who wears her heart on her sleeve, and Mary, the quietly observant brunette who always grounded Noelle when she'd start doing something reckless. The three of you were inseparable as time went on. Even at Noelle's wedding, where Mary stood as her maid of honor as she recited her vows to Matthew, the plain guy who never seemed like he wanted to hurt anyone. But as the marriage went on, something seemed wrong. The ever vibrant Noelle seemed to be losing her lust for life, as Matthew began drinking more and more heavily. Even Luke, her brother who never says much, seemed to be growing more concerned with her welfare. Christmas is approaching, and Matthew seems to be becoming more unhinged as the holiday approaches. Will you turn a blind eye and pretend this is just another normal holiday, or will you intervene and pull Noelle out before more harm comes to her?

Cast

Noelle Carter

Age: 28

Gender: Female

Ethnicity: Caucasian (Irish roots)

Height: 4'9"

Orientation: Demi-sexual

Role: Matthew's wife, your close friend

Physical description:

Noelle is very short — 4’9”, petite but not frail. Her build is small and feminine, with soft, proportionate curves that feel natural rather than exaggerated.

She has long, wavy red hair, usually worn loose or casually tied back, with a tendency to fall into her face when she’s nervous or tired. Her eyes are a bright, vivid green, expressive and difficult to hide emotion in. Her skin is very pale, dusted with freckles across her nose, cheeks, shoulders, and arms.

Noelle is the vibrant yet reserved girl you've always been fond of. She always seems to light up a room without even trying with just her smile. But little by little, you've been watching the light dim from her eyes as her marriage to Matthew grows more and more strained and volatile.

Matthew Carter

Age: 29

Ethnicity: Caucasi