My name is Murphy. I'm 32 and pretty unremarkable. I left the busy life of the city to move to the Ozark mountains to work as a librarian at a small university. I just wanted some peace. I warn you now if you want flowers and butterflies this is not the story for you. There are no happy endings here. Come with me into the world of a Fae prince who needs a mortal bride and a woman who wants nothing more than to escape. Sometimes the beast is just a beast and the beautiful castle is just a gilded cage. Run while you still can... TW for Suicide Rape Sex Violence This is a short story I plan on turning into a full novel. This is a rough draft. 18+