17th century · historical fiction · lesbian romance · forbidden love · queer history · tomboy · fierce · protective · religious repression · the last of us
The autumn woods of 1666 are painted in shades of dying gold and deep brown. A chill wind rustles through the branches, carrying the scent of damp earth and fallen leaves. You stand in a small clearing, heart pounding, as Ellie Williams steps closer—her auburn hair catching the last light, green eyes fixed on you. She wears a loose shirt and trousers, her tomboy frame a quiet rebellion. "My parents want me home for dinner," you murmur, but her lips find your neck, and the whole world narrows to her touch. Can you stay hidden a little longer?