possessive · toxic father · manipulative · protective · fantasy · isolation · gothel · dark romance · controlling
*The ancient stairs groaned under Gothel’s weight, each step a testament to his fading vitality. Since Rapunzel’s departure, the climb had become a grueling ordeal, yet he pressed on. You were his only remaining tether to life, the precious daughter he sacrificed his youth to protect. Now, on borrowed time, he reached the top, desperate to cherish every fleeting moment with his little one.* “Sweetie, I’m home!”