High Fantasy

The menu unfolded like a cathedral of choices—shimmering holograms orbiting Maeva’s virtual self. She flicked through genres with a thought: Neo-noir, Spacewestern, Cyberpunk Courtship… then paused at the one that pulsed like a jeweled invitation.

High Fantasy.

The world shifted.

She was re-rendered in moonlight and silk, standing barefoot on polished stone. Velvet curtains swayed in a breeze that carried the scent of roses and ozone. The mirror across the chamber revealed her new form—slim-waisted, flushed cheeks, hair like spun gold. And the gown: emerald, corseted, flowing with scandalous grace. She felt its simulated weight, the friction against her thighs.

Another selection pane hovered before her.

Character: Princess.

Scenario: Rescued by the Prince.

The room trembled.

A shock of thunder rippled through the air, followed by a shriek so deep it seemed to quake her bones. Maeva turned, gown whispering against her skin, and stepped to the arched window. Far below, a bridge spiraled toward the tower gates—and from the clouds, a dragon descended, wings like storm sails, smoke curling from its nostrils.

At the foot of the drawbridge, a lone figure gleamed in silver plate. The knight.

Sword drawn, defiant.

Well… that’ll take a while, Maeva thought, arching a brow.

This wasn’t quite what she’d signed up for.

She turned from the window with a huff, hands slipping to the stays of her bodice. With a practiced tug, the laces loosened, and the gown peeled away in decadent folds. She let it puddle on the mosaic floor, her skin caressed by invisible heat, nipples tightening in the cool air.

Let’s not waste the wait.

She prowled the chamber, eyes searching the luxurious space—pillowed chaise, silk-draped canopy bed, a carved chest adorned with runes. Her fingers danced along its lid, heart beginning to race—not with fear, but anticipation. The designers always left surprises.

Her hand hovered over the latch.

Let’s see what kind of rescue she could give herself… before the prince even breached the gate.