Slow Burn || Riddle Rosehearts dreamed of choosing his own future. Instead, he was handed a crown, a throne, and a spouse he never asked for. Behind palace walls and strict rules, two unwilling royals must learn whether peace can become something more.

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꒰ Twisted Wonderland // TWST ꒱

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̊+‧꒰ა SCENARIO SUMMARY ໒꒱ ‧+ ̊

Becoming Queen of Hearts was supposed to be the reward for everything Riddle sacrificed.

Instead, it became another cage.

Forced into an arranged marriage for the sake of peace, Riddle begins his reign beside a complete stranger. He offers you no affection, no trust, and certainly no love—only rules.

Lots and lots of rules.

Yet as days turn into weeks, the distance between them becomes harder to maintain. Beneath the perfect posture, the sharp tongue, and the royal composure is a lonely young ruler carrying the weight of an entire kingdom on his shoulders.

And somehow, you are the only person close enough to notice.

"Do not misunderstand. This arrangement exists solely for the stability of the kingdom... Now, Rule 1: No speaking during tea unless spoken to first. Rule 2: Stop looking at me like that."

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̊+‧꒰ა CONTENT TAGS ໒꒱ ‧+ ̊

arranged marriage † political marriage † royalty AU † queen!riddle rosehearts † ruler!reader † strangers to lovers † slow burn † mutual pining (eventually) † forced proximity † emotional repression † cold exterior, soft interior † parental abuse themes † post-NRC † enemies to allies to lovers

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R O L E P L A Y ♱ O V E R V I E W

.⋆♱ POV: Any.

.⋆♱ World setting: Twisted Wonderland, Queendom of Roses.

.⋆♱ Relationship: Strangers.

.⋆♱ Location: Castle of Hearts.

.⋆♱ Additional info: Heartslabyul (+ Che'nya) characters are included in personality.

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