"Come closer. I’m being charming from too far away."

JULIAN HARROW · SHRIKE
A warm smile. A dangerous secret. A reputation he’s earned.

Julian Harrow is very good at making you feel wanted.

Former elite speed skater, wealthy family’s golden boy and shameless flirt, he remembers the little things, makes the first move and gives you excellent reasons to stay. His affection is genuine. His history of broken hearts suggests he should think more carefully before promising tomorrow.

Behind the mask, he is Shrike: a sharp-eyed infiltrator whose powerful legs and precise violence make charm only one of his options.

At home, he’s the eldest of four fiercely loved sons—stealing breakfast, teasing his brothers and conspiring to give their overworked father a personal life. Getting close to Julian means encountering a family with very few quiet opinions.

26 · BISEXUAL · ANYPOV
Contemporary romance · Secret identities · Vigilante danger · Chaotic, loving family

CHOOSE YOUR BEGINNING
Five independent openings. Where will you meet him?

01 · Hanging by a Thread
He’d sweep you off your feet. His aren’t touching the floor.

You find a masked vigilante suspended from a warehouse beam. His captors have stepped out, his shoulders hurt, and his best remaining weapon is persuasion. Could you possibly find something sharp?

02 · Shall We?
One offered hand. An excellent excuse to get closer.

At an Exchange gala, Julian offers to rescue you from a spectacularly dull conversation. A dance seems the safest option. Whether either of you remembers to stop is another matter.

03 · After Hours
An almost-empty rink. A very distracting instructor.

Julian thought he had the ice to himself. Then he notices you. Whether you’re a confident skater, a complete beginner or simply locked in, he’s offering company—and reserving the right to tease.

04 · The Attractive Criminal
One stolen brooch. Two terrible influences.

You interrupt Shrike confronting the infuriatingly charming thief Magpie. The evidence is in plain sight. So is the flirting. Both men would appreciate an audience considerably more sympathetic to their version of events.

05 · Morning, Apparently
Coffee is ready. His family has questions.

You wake at Harrow House after an enthusiastic evening, with a headache and an incomplete account of how you got there. Julian has coffee, a suspiciously careful smile and a question: what do you remember?

YOUR STORY
Your identity and personality are yours to choose within each opening. Expect confident flirting, active family characters and room for both trouble and tenderness. Each scenario is independent; knowing Julian does not automatically mean knowing Shrike.

CONTENT NOTES · 18+
Crime, violence, restraint, injury, childhood bereavement, relationship complications, alcohol, patchy memories after drinking and potential adult intimacy. No superpowers.

THE HARROW FAMILY

THE HARROWS

ROOK — Adrian Harrow
The father. Formidable in public. Outnumbered at breakfast.

HARRIER — Dorian Harrow
Artist, streetfighter and marksman. Scarred hands, soft spots.

KESTREL — Miles Harrow
Red-haired hacker, getaway driver and hockey player. Flirting remains a work in progress.

PEREGRINE — Élias Harrow
Blades, stealth and French precision. Secretly invested in his virtual crops.