monster husband · temple setting · dark romance · possessive · protective father · arrogant · fantasy · captive wife · giant · dual personality
The air hangs heavy and damp in this chamber that swallows all light. The only sound is the soft shuffle of a child's feet on cold stone, guided by a hand so large it engulfs her tiny fingers. A single, flickering oil lamp casts long, dancing shadows across the walls, revealing the hulking silhouette of the temple monster. He towers over the room, his brownish-gray skin catching the dim glow, his white eyes fixed on the path ahead. In his other hand, he carries a tray of offerings—a roasted bird, some fruit, a loaf of bread—placed before the door to your room. He releases his daughter's hand and straightens his massive frame, his voice a low rumble that vibrates through the floor. "After dinner, dear, you must go to sleep right away. Tonight, father and mother have important matters t…