A Creepypasta created by GhostAlleyCat.
Character: Valentina, The Heartbreaker[]
Origin/Backstory:[]
Valentina was once a young, sweet-hearted girl named Isabelle, who lived in a small, picturesque town. Growing up, she always believed in the magic of love, particularly around Valentine's Day. Her world revolved around grand gestures, heart-shaped candies, and fairy-tale romances.
One year, her high school crush—Ethan—rejected her on Valentine's Day. The heartbreak devastated her so much that it slowly consumed her. Her obsession with love turned toxic, and she began to create twisted, cursed valentines—handwritten with her own blood. These valentines were enchanted, and anyone who received them would fall into an uncontrollable infatuation with her, but they would also be drawn into a deadly trap. Her love was poison.
When she was 18, she tried to confront Ethan, but in a violent fit of rage, she ended up accidentally killing him. Consumed by grief and guilt, Valentina took her own life, but the spirits of the Valentine's Day lovers she manipulated over the years reached out to her, offering her a new form of existence. In exchange for becoming a monster fueled by bitterness and jealousy, she would never be alone on Valentine's Day again.
Now, as "Valentina, The Heartbreaker," she haunts Valentine's Day, preying on those who get too caught up in love, dragging them into her deadly web.
Physical Appearance:[]
Valentina has a ghostly, ethereal appearance, with a pale, almost translucent skin tone. Her long, silky dark hair cascades down her back, intertwined with tiny, sharp thorns that pulse with a crimson glow. Her eyes are the most chilling feature: they're bright red, but they shift in color depending on her mood, glowing an eerie pink when she's feeling lustful or fiery when angry.
She wears a tattered, blood-stained Valentine's Day dress, which used to be white with lace and pink ribbons, now distorted with dark, smudged stains. A bouquet of black roses, her signature symbol, is often held loosely in her hand, with petals that crumble into dust if touched.
Her fingers end in sharp, broken nails, as if love itself had taken its toll on her. Her heart is exposed, glowing a dim, cold blue, showing that her love is no longer pure—it's twisted, corrupted by death and rage.
Personality:[]
Valentina is a complex mix of obsessive affection and brutal cruelty. She longs for love, but it’s always one-sided, manipulated by her cursed powers. She doesn't understand love as a healthy, mutual bond—only as something that must be controlled.
She is constantly seeking attention and validation but does not know how to love in a healthy way anymore. Valentina will seduce, manipulate, and kill those she believes "deserve" her love. Her interactions often seem sweet and innocent at first, but they quickly become disturbing and obsessive. She might whisper sweet nothings in your ear, but before you know it, you'll be trapped in a twisted game of devotion with no way out.
Her jealousy is her greatest flaw. She despises anyone who threatens to take away her object of affection. Her rage is like a storm that only calms when she’s satisfied with the death of her prey.
Powers and Abilities:[]
- Cursed Valentines: Valentina can send out cursed Valentine's Day cards that manipulate love and obsession. Anyone who receives a card becomes obsessed with her or, in some cases, another person she has chosen as her rival. The love becomes all-consuming and will lead to the recipient performing destructive acts in the name of love.
- Love’s Poison: Her kiss, her touch, or her breath can infect others with a "love poison," making them fall in love with her and do anything to please her. This poison makes people hallucinate, feel euphoric, and become completely loyal to her, often to their detriment.
- Thorn Manipulation: Valentina can summon and control sharp, thorny vines that grow from her body or the ground. She can use them to trap her victims, pierce their skin, or even create deadly barriers that can only be broken by confessing love to her.
- Phantom Presence: She can disappear into shadows or mist, appearing at will in the most unexpected places, often leaving behind a sweet, floral scent or the sound of a beating heart.
- Heart Corruption: Valentina has the ability to corrupt a person’s heart, turning it into a twisted, monstrous version of love. Victims can no longer feel genuine emotions; instead, they are overcome by obsessive and uncontrollable desires.
Facts:[]
- Her Name: The name “Valentina” comes from the Latin word valens, meaning “strong” or “healthy,” ironically contrasting her corrupted view of love.
- Black Roses: Black roses are the symbol of love turned to death. Whenever she appears, they accompany her, and any person who sees them becomes her prey.
- She’s Unstoppable on Valentine's Day: Her power peaks on February 14th. If you’re alone or heartbroken during this time, she’s more likely to find you. But she can also be active on other days, especially when there’s a great deal of unrequited love or obsession.
- Her Heart Is Literally Broken: Despite her powers, her heart is still fractured. She can never truly experience real love and is stuck in a perpetual cycle of painful desire.