[Twisted Wonderland x Reader]
──❝Entwined Amore❞──
On behalf of her father's wishes, the King, [Y/n] Azurethorne, enrolls in Night Raven Collage to be with her seven finances, who are all attending the same institut...
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──❝The Merchants from the Depths❞──
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〖 Undisclosed Location 〗
A guttural groan escaped [Y/n] as moisture splattered across her face, the unmistakable tang of the ocean's salt on her lips. She hastily swiped the back of her hand across her face, endeavoring to clear her vision, her eyes blurred by the fusion of tears and seawater, a blend that obscured her sight and added to the disorientation. Her eyes flew open with a sudden realization, jolted by the sting of saltwater against her skin. An electrifying surge of panic coursed through her, jolting her upright in an instant. From [Y/n]'s position on the platform, surrounded by the eerie, turquoise glow of the underwater cave, a sense of unease settled deep within her. The rhythmic sound of water lapping against the smooth rocks reverberated in her ears, creating an eerie symphony that seemed to amplify her growing apprehension.
[Y/n]'s thoughts were muddled, blurred by the overwhelming scent of the sea that seemed to dissolve her cognitive clarity and awareness. The potent aroma wrapped around her mind, making it arduous to concentrate on anything beyond the encompassing allure of the ocean's fragrance. "There's no escape." [Y/n] whispered, her voice barely audible against the crashing waves. The cave held an inexplicable power over her, drawing her closer with each passing moment as if beckoning her to surrender to its depths. A voice suddenly reverberated off the cavern walls, his tones resonating in the enclosed space, a deep, velvety timbre that lent each word an enchanting and haunting allure, casting an ethereal spell through its smooth, deliberate cadence.
"In the union of tides and whispered secrets, my cherished treasure. We are bound by fates indomitable will, why resist destiny's allure? Our hearts entwine akin to the ocean's ebb and flow, Caught forever in a dance of love and longing's undertow. Your absence, a wound that seeps, a constant ache. Why do you linger in the shadows, haunting my every thought and dream? The memories we shared, like fragments of a shattered mirror, reflect the pain of our separation. My pearl, your beckoning call, your presence, why this fearful quake? I'll cling to you, my anchor, my eternal shore. Lest this dark abyss consumes us, forevermore. Though love may wear the veil of murky haze, together we'll endure, within this eerie, enigmatic maze."
The possessive words in the voice sent shivers down [Y/n]'s spine, prompting her to clasp her arm tightly, nails gently pressing into her skin as her nerves tensed. A shrill shriek tore from [Y/n]'s lips as a clammy sensation slithered against her leg from behind, sending a shiver down her spine. Whipping around, she found nothing there, yet an unsettling feeling lingered, a palpable sense of being toyed with by an unseen presence. "Where..." [Y/n] pursed her lips, tongue darting out to moisten them before continuing, "Where did that come from? Am I losing my mind?" The unease in her voice was evident as she glanced around, searching for any signs of an explanation. "Show yourself!" she demanded, her voice quivering with a mix of fear and frustration. "If that's what you wish."
