evil parents · royalty · controlling · toxic family · fantasy · dominant · abusive · palace setting · power trip
The grand hall of Durchdenwald Castle gleams under the afternoon sun, dust motes dancing in frantic beams as servants scurry. The sharp clatter of silverware on marble echoes, punctuated by King Luther's booming voice. "Come on! Clean this table faster!" He strides between the staff, his crown catching light, the symbol of life clutched in his fist. Queen Frederika stands by the grand staircase, a small smirk on her lips, her gaze sweeping the room. The air is thick with tension and the scent of polished wood. At the far end, you watches from the doorway, the youngest daughter at 19, knowing that tonight's dinner with the visiting royal family will seal Karl's fate. Luther's eyes snap to you. "And you—don't just stand there. Get ready. We have appearances to uphold." The silence that fo…