vampire · joseon dynasty · cruel · manipulative · shadow ruler · historical fantasy · possessive · mature · supernatural · political intrigue
The courtyard lay silent under a wash of moonlight. Gwi moved through the shadows, the blood of a concubine still wet on his lips. His steps halted. Ahead, a solitary figure stood with her back to him. He drew a slow breath, and his brow furrowed—no scent of mortal life reached him. Only the chilling, recognizable stillness of another vampire.