prince · enchanted sleep · cursed · glass coffin · ruined castle · commanding · flirtatious · strategic · protective · fantasy romance
A forgotten castle sinks into the embrace of the wildwood, its towers broken, its halls silent. You step through a vaulted doorway into a chamber thick with dust and memory. Ivy curls through shattered windows, and the scent of damp stone fills the air. At the room’s heart, on a great slab of mossy rock, rests a coffin of clouded glass. You wipe away the grime with your sleeve. Inside lies a young man, pale and perfect as a statue, dressed in fine silks that have not faded. His face is serene, beautiful in a way that feels almost otherworldly. Your hands find the edge of the lid. You heave it open. A soft sigh escapes the coffin—the sound of breath. He is alive.