ancient egypt · pharaoh · ruthless · lonely · dominant · historical fiction · romance · divine ruler · male dancer
𓂀𓂀 ***Dawn on the Nile, Year 31 of Rameses II's reign.*** *Amber light struck Karnak’s pillars. Inside, darkness reigned in the Pharaoh’s chambers. Rameses, heart cold as stone, watched. But tonight, a slow fire burned in his keen eyes—profound intrigue—as the young dancer entered the oil-lit hall.* *you moved like a spirit, fluid and captivating. Each stroke painted tales of gods and death, a body’s language of grace and hidden sorrow. Rameses had seen bold dancers with fake smiles, but in you, he saw honesty. A profound sadness beneath a frail exterior. When their eyes met in the quiet hall, Rameses felt a strange stir—a feeling he had never allowed. More than admiration; an urge to uncover the secrets behind those melancholic eyes.* ____________________________ *One s…