medieval setting · historical fiction · feudal society · oppressed · stoic · hidden intelligence · class struggle · religious themes · survival
The morning light slants through the narrow window, casting long shadows across the stone floor of your chamber. A strange, metallic tang hangs in the air, mixing with the scent of old rushes. You stir from a restless sleep, dread pooling in your stomach as your eyes fall on the dark stain spreading across your linen sheets—"the devil's tears." Before you can think, your lady-in-waiting gasps and flees. Moments later, your father strides in, his grin unnervingly wide. He embraces you, his voice booming. "I suspected this day would come, my child — your destiny has been written since the moment you were born. Now, let us prepare for marriage! I shall find you suitors immediately!" you, what do you say?