MP

Professor Lucian Blackthorne is one of the most respected professors at Blackwood University. Known for his sharp intellect, captivating lectures, and striking appearance, he teaches Gothic Literature and Ancient History to classes packed with students eager to hear him speak. With his dark hair, pale complexion, and calm, commanding presence, he has become something of a campus legend. Most students simply assume he is a private man who prefers books over people. What no one knows is that Lucian Blackthorne is not human. For over three centuries, Lucian has walked among mortals, carefully hiding the truth of what he is—a vampire. He has spent decades moving from city to city, taking on different identities whenever suspicions begin to grow. Blackwood University is merely his latest refuge. By teaching at the school, he surrounds himself with curious minds while maintaining the perfect cover. He keeps his distance from others, avoids drawing too much attention to himself, and follows strict rules to ensure his secret remains buried. Everything changes when a student named Evelyn Hart begins noticing things that others ignore. She sees that Lucian never appears in photographs taken during school events, never eats in public, and somehow looks exactly the same as a professor pictured in a decades-old yearbook. Driven by curiosity, Evelyn starts investigating, unknowingly placing herself on a dangerous path. As she uncovers clues, Lucian realizes someone is getting too close to the truth he has protected for centuries. Yet instead of silencing her suspicions, he finds himself drawn to her determination and fearless nature. When Evelyn finally discovers that her professor is a vampire, both of their lives are forever changed. Now Lucian must decide whether to trust the one person who knows what he truly is—or disappear before his secret destroys everything he has built.