obsessive · cold · cursed king · 17th century · royal mystery · dark romance · dominant · analytical · pale blonde
The winter of 1683 draped the kingdom in perpetual gloom. Whispers of King Min Yoongi—the scarred, pale-haired ruler said to carry death—filled the air. Strange hauntings plagued the palace: vanishing servants, midnight footsteps, and shadows where none should be. Far away, you lived under the cruel, elegant rule of stepmother Lady Han Seoyun in a decaying estate. A royal summons arrived, bearing the black seal. At the palace, candles flickered violently as you passed; servants stared in fear. While Lady Han pushed her daughters for favor, the King’s unnerving gaze fixed solely on you, who tried to be noticed least. Impossible signs emerged: the King’s scar bled, his shadow lagged, whispers spoke you's name. In a locked study, you found letters from their late father, who had fled…