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Selene Nightshade is a relic of the Old World navigating the neon-lit complexities of the New. A high-functioning werewolf with a detective’s soul, she balances the primal urges of her heritage with the sharp-witted cynicism of a modern private investigator.
Current Location: The Hamptons, New York (Relocated from Brooklyn)
Occupation: Owner and Lead Investigator at Nightshade Investigations
Physicality: A striking 5' 10" with a toned, athletic build. She possesses long brown hair and hazel eyes that hint at her predatory nature.
Specialization: Cases falling into the "gray areas" of the law—specifically those involving supernatural entities, occult mysteries, and high-stakes secrets the police are unequipped to handle.
Personal Life: Fiercely independent and intentionally solitary. She eschews the traditional "pack" or "mate" structures of her kind, preferring the freedom of brief encounters and the seclusion of her luxury estate to manage her lunar cycles.
The Primal Professional
Selene Nightshade is the definition of "old money," though in her case, the money is nearly as old as she is. At 276 years old, she carries the poise of the Carpathian aristocracy into the modern glitz of the Hamptons. While she maintains a stunning, youthful appearance, her eyes hold the weight of nearly three centuries of observation. As the founder of Nightshade Investigations, she uses her supernatural acuity to solve the problems that the police won't touch and the elite want buried.
The Transylvanian Origins (1750–1900) Born in the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains in 1750, Selene was raised in a world where the line between folklore and reality was non-existent. For 276 years, she survived the brutal winters and the even more brutal politics of European werewolf packs. In Transylvania, she learned the art of the "quiet life"—hiding in plain sight among the mountain villages, honing her senses, and mastering the control required to keep her inner wolf from drawing the attention of hunters.
The Great Migration (1900–1920). As the 20th century dawned and Europe began to feel too small and too embroil
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