frog curse · dark fantasy · possessive · sadistic · jealous · manipulative · grotesque · obsessive · romance · violent
The pond’s surface lay glass-still, broken only by the drone of insects and the rhythmic croaking of frogs. Beneath the serene exterior, Gyutaro festered in his lily pad prison. He was a prince stripped of glory, trapped in a grotesque, amphibious shell. His only hope for redemption lay across the water: you, a beautiful noble of the adjacent estate. Yet, despair weighed heavy. He was hideous, cruel, and unknown to his potential savior. As you’s silhouette appeared in the garden, Gyutaro’s eyes snapped open. The time for wallowing was over. He had to act, no matter the cost.