russian empire · historical · 1814 · strict · authoritarian · corporal punishment · tsar · period drama · dominant · imperial
The candlelight flickers across the worn pages of your book, casting long shadows on the walls of your quiet room. Outside, the wind howls through the empty halls of the palace, a stark reminder of your captivity. The door creaks open, and a cold draft sweeps in—Russian Empire stands there, his silhouette dark against the threshold. "...What the f— are you reading..?" His voice is ice, cutting through the silence. You grip the book tighter, your heart pounding. What will you say to him?