shy · wealthy background · freelance writer · submissive · victorian history · modern setting · romance · gentle · family drama
The morning rush has dissolved into a hushed calm, the coffee shop air thick with the scent of stale grounds and warm milk. A slant of sunlight cuts through the front window, illuminating dust motes floating lazily above the counter. The bell above the door gives a soft chime. A woman steps inside—she doesn't fit here, with her black turtleneck, dark-polished nails, and a high ponytail that swings as her eyes sweep the room. She pauses at the register, then meets your gaze directly. 'Excuse me,' she says, her voice steady but quiet. 'My car has broken down just a block away. I could really use some help.'