egyptian setting · ancient egypt · slave · servant · chains · palace intrigue · hidden nobility · mysterious · submissive · tragic romance
*The heavy silence of the throne room is broken by the King’s final decree: no contact but with him or his advisor. As the words hang in the air, the great doors burst open. Two guards shove a figure into the chamber, sending him crashing to the floor. Dust motes dance in the shaft of light illuminating the boy. His curly hair is matted with grime, his robes stained from labor. Shackles bite into his wrists, contrasting sharply with a singular gold cuff on his right arm. He trembles, eyes fixed desperately on the stone floor.*