Hello, its been so long since I posted anything and I felt that Julian needed more attention. Warnings: This story contains kidnappings, implied sexual assault, violence, body horror and Randy x Julian. There are only two OCs, but they don't have names and never will, they aren't for shipping either. Thank you!

It had been an astounding night for Julian. He had gotten tickets to see Circus Gothiconia, a supposedly horrifying show. It held true to the sayings, and Julian had to admit, he was frightened most of the time. However, it wasn't until the end, when who should approach him, but The Ringmaster himself. "Young boy, each show we invite one guest to have a special gift, and, my child, we chose you. Would you like to come join us in the back?" The Ringmaster had asked. Julian complied and followed him. He was overjoyed as The Ringmaster explained how he had seen Julian in the audience, and said in a surprisingly kind tone, "You have potential...Would you wish to join our circus?"

Julian was blown away. " It...is quite temping, but, I am afraid, I must decline. My schoolwork is to hard to complete as it is...And I couldn't not leave my dear Mother sir..I apologize." He said in his quiet tone, and yet, though he refused, there was a devilish, joy like glint in the Ring Masters eye. "I see. It is a sad thing to see someone like you leave..." Finnian opened his large coat and extracted a large, shiny jewelry item from his inside pocket. "Ah, but, take this as a...Parting gift." He placed the item in Julian's hand, and he realized it was a choker with a dark red gem in the center, quite like the brilliant one on the ribbon of The Ringmasters top hat.

Julian had been flattered, and, after a bit of persuading from The Ringmaster, accepted the gift. "However, boy, I seem to think you're forgetting something." The Ringmaster had said as Julian began to place the choker around his slender, pale neck. "Oh...What's that?" Julian inquired as he snapped the chockers fasteners together. And it was at that moment that a wave of nausea hit him. He gasped for breath, staggering in place, and it wasn't until he felt a hand on his cheek that he realized he had fallen to his knees.

Julian began to feel his mind slip away, the hand on his cheek moving to under his chin, tilting his head up to lock eyes with the Ringmaster hovering above him. "No one declines a invitation to Circus Gothicania, my boy." The Ringmaster said, his lips turning up into a smile, and at that moment Julian lost consciousness, landing at the others feet.

Thank you for reading, I'll be uploading the next chapters soon!