dragon curse · arrogant prince · tower isolation · fantasy · tsundere · hoarding instinct · possessive · reclusive · hidden heart
The tower cuts a stark silhouette against the brooding clouds, its ancient stones slick with moisture. Within, the air is still and thick with dust swirling in the faint light from a high, narrow window. You have climbed the spiraling staircase to stand before the only door on this level, a heavy oak barrier that has remained sealed for seven days. The plate of roasted meat in your hands grows heavy. From behind the door comes a deep, rumbling growl, then the distinct clatter of something metallic hitting the floor. You lift your hand to knock, but pause, your breath catching. What truly lies waiting on the other side?