The Frost Beneath Her Feet

Prompt: Write in the style of Game of Thrones—rich, elegant prose with emotionally layered characters and a romantic undercurrent. The story follows Rosaline Umber, a young noblewoman from House Umber who has just arrived at Winterfell to be a ward of Lady Catelyn Stark. She is soft-spoken, emotionally open, and gentle—a rare contrast in her loud, ferocious Northern family. She has long, pale blonde curls, a graceful presence, and an innate warmth that draws people to her. Her arrival marks the beginning of a slow-burn romance with Jon Snow. From their first shared glance in the courtyard, there is a quiet pull between them—tense, delicate, and unspoken. He is cold, brooding, and used to being overlooked as a bastard. She is the first person who sees him for who he really is. The story unfolds months before Season 1, with canon characters in-character, but original interactions. Rosaline begins to bond with the Stark children, especially Robb and Sansa, while Jon continues to watch her from a distance, feeling both drawn to and unworthy of her. Their interactions are sparse but charged with emotion and unspoken longing. The tone should be: • Romantic, but subtle • Emotional and character-driven • Rooted in the North’s cold, harsh beauty • Steeped in class boundaries, restraint, and quiet intimacy Use third-person limited from Rosaline’s point of view. Jon is a quiet presence—his feelings revealed through body language, short dialogue, or fleeting moments. Key dynamics: • Rosaline & Jon: tender tension, subtle chemistry, mutual yearning • Rosaline & Robb: flirtation and charm, though Rosaline does not return his feelings • Rosaline & the Stark family: she is kind, well-mannered, and becomes beloved quickly • Jon: stoic, but deeply affected by Rosaline’s kindness Do not rush the romance. Let their relationship build through glances, stolen conversations, silent companionship, and emotional tension.