The Thorne's Ruin Ep 1-5
17-09-25 (21:33)
Episode 1: The Gilded Cage
Elara, a woman of startling beauty
trapped within the suffocating
grandeur of the House of Thorne,
dreamt of escape. Her marriage to
Lord Alaric Thorne, a man twice her
age and thrice her ambition, was a
gilded cage. She possessed
everything money could buy: silks,
jewels, servants bowing at her
feet. Yet, her spirit withered under
Alaric's controlling gaze, her
laughter stifled by his
pronouncements on propriety and
duty. The only solace she found
was in the overgrown rose garden,
a riot of color and fragrance that
mirrored the untamed yearning in
her heart. One day, a stranger, a
scholar named Kaelen, arrived at
Thorne Manor, seeking access to
Alaric's extensive library. His eyes,
the color of the twilight sky, met
Elara's across the crowded hall, and
a spark, dangerous and undeniable,
ignited.
Episode 2: Whispers in the Library
Kaelen, ostensibly researching
ancient texts, found himself drawn
to Elara's quiet sadness. He spent
hours in the library, but his true
purpose was to steal glances at her
as she visited, ostensibly to bring
Alaric tea. They began to converse,
cautiously at first, about poetry,
history, the suffocating weight of
expectations. Elara, starved for
intellectual companionship,
blossomed under Kaelen's attention.
He saw her not as a trophy wife,
but as a woman of intelligence and
passion. Alaric, however, noticed
the subtle shift in Elara's demeanor,
the faint blush on her cheeks, the
light in her eyes that he had never
been able to ignite. He became
increasingly suspicious, his
possessive nature rearing its ugly
head.
Episode 3: The Gardener's Tale
Old Thomas, the gardener, had
served the Thorne family for
generations. He witnessed
everything, his silence a testament
to his loyalty. He saw the
clandestine meetings between
Elara and Kaelen in the rose
garden, the stolen touches, the
whispered promises. He knew it
was a dangerous game, a path
paved with ruin. He attempted to
warn Elara, subtly, with tales of
past transgressions and the Thorne
family's unforgiving nature. But
Elara, blinded by the intoxicating
thrill of newfound love, dismissed
his warnings as the ramblings of an
old man.
Episode 4: Shadows Lengthen
Alaric, consumed by jealousy,
employed spies to follow Elara's
every move. He discovered the
meetings in the rose garden, the
shared laughter, the undeniable
intimacy between her and Kaelen.
He confronted Elara, his voice a
low, menacing growl. She denied
the accusations, but the fear in her
eyes betrayed her. Alaric, a master
of manipulation, threatened to ruin
Kaelen's reputation, to destroy his
career. He reminded Elara of her
duty, of the Thorne family's honor,
of the consequences of defiance.
Episode 5: A Promise of Escape
Despite the danger, Elara and
Kaelen's love deepened. They made
plans to run away, to leave behind
the suffocating confines of Thorne
Manor and build a life together, free
from Alaric's control. They planned
their escape meticulously, choosing
a dark, moonless night to slip away
unnoticed. Kaelen promised Elara a
life of freedom, of intellectual
stimulation, of passionate love. She
believed him, her heart filled with a
hope she hadn't felt in years. Don't forget to leave a Comment 
