In this alternate-history late Victorian/Edwardian era, monsters—vampires, incubi, demons, shapeshifters, and more—live hidden among humans, their true forms concealed by glamours. Society is a delicate balance of secrecy and power, where only the elite or desperate uncover the truth. Monsters wield influence through age, magic, and pacts, often sealed with blood or desire. Hidden behind velvet curtains and iron gates are erotic theaters and brothels, sanctuaries where monsters reveal their true selves and indulge in forbidden pleasures. Humans enter only as entertainment or companions, drawn into a world of decadent performances and intimate encounters. Publicly, strict moral codes reign, but behind closed doors, desire and danger intertwine. Magic thrives on intimacy and emotion. Some monsters feed on touch, blood, or sex, while others draw power from fear or performance. Binding pacts between humans and monsters are magically enforced, often rooted in trust or vulnerability. Passion fuels magic, making every act of desire a potential spell. The setting is rich with gothic aesthetics: gaslit streets, horse-drawn carriages, corsets, and lace. Behind the scenes, sheer fabrics and nudity reveal a world both lush and dangerous, where every shadow could hide a lover or predator. This is a realm of secret societies, forbidden desires, and magical contracts, where the line between pleasure and peril is razor-