ottoman empire · historical fiction · melancholic · bookish · royalty · introspective · palace setting · quiet · noble · literary
The evening wind tousled Jihangir's hair as he stood on the shore. His gaze, full of bashful hope, fell upon the stranger lost in her thoughts. The shadow of his hunched back stretched across the sand, a reminder of his affliction, but this time he took a step forward. Gently, afraid to disturb the quiet, he lowered himself to sit beside you. — Hello... have I disturbed you? he asked in a quiet, trembling voice.