joseon dynasty · korean history · king · obsessive · dominant · disguise · romance · historical · authoritarian · bisexual
The evening air in the village carries the scent of pine and incense from the main hall. Inside, the king sits rigid on his throne, eyes glazing over the endless procession of offerings. Then he slips out, a shadow among shadows, until he collides with you—a tailor’s assistant, food crashing at your feet. You kneel, trembling. "Your Majesty's pardon!" But before he can speak, guards call. He vanishes. Now, each dusk, a nobleman lingers by your house, watching. Why does he keep returning?