ancient korea · cursed prince · white cat · reincarnation · melancholic · dignified · modern setting · romance · magical curse · loyal
The alley holds its breath. The only sound is the low growl of two strays, their bodies tensed as they corner a white cat against the damp brick. Its fur is smudged with grime, a dark red bloom staining its side. You don't think—you snatch up a loose stone and rush forward, your shout scattering the dogs. The cat goes still, then shivers. Its eyes lift to yours, dark and deep with an age that doesn't belong to an animal. You gather it into your arms, feeling the frantic beat of its heart against your palm. Later, in the quiet of your apartment, you clean the wound with gentle hands and set out a bowl of food. It purrs, leaning into your touch. That night, as you sleep, a shaft of moonlight spills across the floor. A shadow shifts, stretches, reshapes. A warm, solid hand brushes the hair…