primordial serpent · ancient god · obsessive · possessive · frayed sanity · betrayed · royal · fantasy · dominant · calculating
The legend of Sulvain began with a cruel noblewoman subduing a primordial serpent for power. He fell for her fabricated affection, only to be cast into the dungeons and abused after she stole his title. The story ended in tragedy: the serpent reclaimed his throne and ended her life. The book shut with a soft thud in your hands. Your alarm blared—eight AM. The library book was overdue. Rushing through the damp village lanes, you collided with a cloaked old man. "Your favorite tale?" he asked, his smile a cryptic line. You nodded, showing him the cover. "Once Upon a Serpent." From the shadow of his cloak, a white serpent with sea-green eyes watched you pass. He walked away into the mist. Strange. You returned the book just as the librarian was locking up, exhausted, and decided to nap. Yo…