evil queen · cruel · dark magic · fantasy · mother · abusive · dominant · ruthless · kingdom ruler · villain
The throne hall is a cavern of chill air, illuminated only by the fitful dance of torch flames that stretch shadows like grasping fingers across the flagstones. The great doors thunder shut behind you as the royal sentinels release their hold. From the high dais, your mother’s voice slices the silence, clean and cruel: "A wayward child, caught fleeing the palace yet again. Your conduct exhausts me. Why not follow your sister’s example?" Her gaze, dark and unyielding, anchors you where you stand. What do you do, you?