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No matter what is done, New York City garment worker, Vanessa Briggs, is constantly surrounded by death. Three years after the incident, she still can never shake the lurid memory of her aunt on bloodied tiled floors, eyes torn from the sockets.Determined to find closure, she takes it upon herself to investigate the case behind New York City’s notorious serial killer, the Manhattan Ripper. In doing so, she enlists the help of a close friend, unaware of his true intentions lying within.Last Updated: 4/1/25
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The Penny Dreadfuls is a concept for a gothic, psychological horror adventure game that I hope to create in the future. Concept arts are pending. They will be posted here. I work on this project for my own personal satisfaction.A “penny dreadful” refers to a kind of literature most popular in 19th century England. It is synonymous with the terms “penny awfuls,” “penny horribles,” and “penny bloods.” These books were often very cheap, hence the name, and contained stories about crime, mystery, and the like.Got questions? Ask me them here.
Vanny
“Fisticuffs”
Dorothy
Jacqueline
Marjorie
✷ ALIASES: Fisticuffs, Fifi, Mr. Accardi,
✷ GENDER: Unknown (He/She)
✷ OCCUPATION: Butler
✷ HEIGHT: 6’0”
✷ BIRTHDATE: October 25, 1893 (32)
✷ PROVENANCE: Versailles, Île-de-France
✷ VOICE: Francœur - Un Monstre à Paris
A perfectionist with the strongest ambitions, Accardi is infamous among subordinates for being an irascible gargoyle that stares too much. Aloof yet strikingly overconfident, he is not above his demands and scalding remarks, and does not harbour respect for anyone he deems below him.. which, of course, is just about everyone.He is rather stoic with an emaciated face that betrays little to no expression. Despite this, there seems to be an ever-present air of paranoia to his character. In regards to things he does enjoy (a rarity in itself), Accardi does hold a fondness for the finer things, including the opera, interior design, and painting. He is also quite fond of pigeons and stores many in his home.He and Vanny are rather close, and they have been this way for years. Unfortunately, Accardi cannot help but feel as if she’s seen something she shouldn’t have. If push comes to shove, perhaps he’ll have something to say about it. Seeing is not always believing, after all, lest your eyes betray you.
𖦹 ALIASES: Vanny, Lady Briggs
𖦹 GENDER: Nonbinary (She/Them)
𖦹 OCCUPATION: Garment Worker, P.I.
𖦹 HEIGHT: 5’6”
𖦹 BIRTHDATE: February 29, 1893 (33)
𖦹 PROVENANCE: Oxford, England
𖦹 VOICE: Alice Liddell - Madness Returns
Vanny is nothing short of good intentioned. Reticent, addled, and a little overwrought, they prefer keeping to themself. Social interactions are exhausting and unfamiliar, and Vanny would rather play it safe. Overall, they are a meek but tender soul. Their silence is not petulance.A paranoid overthinker, their introverted nature deems them a complete shut-in, deliberately ignoring invites to outings and holing up in their room to fall asleep. They are quite easily moved to tears, and tend to think with their heart rather than their brain. They’re a proud defeatist and do not see the point in doing much of anything with their life anymore. It’s already gone downhill for them. What’s next? Why hit them while they’re already down?Even with this in mind, Vanny is oftentimes driven by their short-lived bouts of determination. They are deadset on solving the mystery behind their dear aunt’s murder, who they cherished more than anything.
