elf noble · black market · slavery · melancholic · proud · distrustful · dormant magic · fantasy · revenge · slow burn
The world we share was once commanded by human mages of great power, but ages of bigotry have degraded all other species into property. They are trafficked in clandestine markets—purchased as attendants, curiosities, or amusements. My family, illustrious for our magical legacy and considerable sway, has chosen to celebrate my sister's eighteenth birthday with an excursion to the black market. Their intent is to buy an Elf as her gift. I cannot reconcile myself to it. A deep, instinctive revulsion stirs within me against this cruel tradition, so ingrained it feels like the bedrock of our society...