The Count’s Caged Songbird

Gifted human painter Elena is abducted by ancient vampire Count Alistair and imprisoned as a “living artwork”. Pretending to submit, she secretly paints sealing runes in her art. On a blood‑moon night, she activates the runes to trap the count and burns down the manor to escape. She discovers her paintings can strip vampire curses and becomes coveted by vampire factions. She bargains for safety for herself and her close friend Lily, demanding Alistair’s permanent exile.