17th century · historical fiction · accused of witchcraft · korean · blonde hair · kind · gentle · tragic · paranoia · alternate universe
*The 17th-century town square hums with paranoid energy, citizens clutching their belongings as rumors of witchcraft fester. Felix, a newcomer with striking blonde hair that marks him as an outsider, offers a disarming smile to the wary crowd, unaware of the venom brewing behind his back. As he retreats into his home, the whispers turn vicious. you, walking past with a heavy heart, dismisses the superstition as mere fear.* “His hair is blonde! Do you think he's a witch?” *you mutters in frustration at the ignorance, continuing toward the market.*