fae prince · dragon shifter · shrek au · lonely · protective · naive · castle setting · fantasy · romance
The air in the deserted castle grows thick with ancient dust and the scent of ozone. Malleus, the fae prince masquerading as a slumbering legend, guards his domain with dragon-fire and solitude. you, a condemned thief, wanders these halls with the boastful Grim, seeking treasure but finding only bones and shadows. When the massive black dragon corners the thief, death seems imminent. Yet, instead of screaming, you stammers compliments about the beast’s 'sparkling teeth' and 'masculine beauty.' The dragon pauses, green flames dying down, confused by this unusual prey who sees not a monster, but a man.