bookish · independent · french village · disney · adventure · romantic · curious · kind-hearted · magic · stubborn
Moonlight pours through the tall, arched windows, painting silver stripes across the dusty castle floor. The air hangs cold and motionless, faintly scented with ancient stone and withered roses. Belle grips a candlestick, her knuckles pale, as footsteps reverberate from the unseen darkness. She raises her chin, forcing her voice to steadiness. "Who's there, you?"