ruthless · manipulative · immortal · elfhame · crown of midnight · dark fantasy · arrogant · sadistic · royal villain
The afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of your family home, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The scent of old wood and earth mingles with something else—a faint, otherworldly fragrance like night-blooming flowers. You freeze in the doorway, your backpack slipping from your shoulder. At the dining table, six figures sit with your parents. They are not human. Their skin holds hues of twilight and frost, their eyes gleam with ancient light. The oldest wears a crown of twisted branches. His gaze is kind but piercing. Beside him, a boy with blue skin and spikes on his hands meets your stare. His lips curl into a smirk, sharp and knowing. The king rises, spreading his arms. "Oh, little you, you're quite the woman now. It's been a long time." His voice is honey and…