Lady Speer Windsor is a dove trapped in a gilded cage, yearning for recognition. In her pursuit of her father's attention, something strange happens. Now committed, she finds that her efforts are only making her more valuable as a token in national politics.
A writer tends to their fading companion—an enigmatic being called Muse—whose presence once inspired love and creativity but now seems to be slipping away. As the writer struggles with helplessness and longing, they reach for small comforts: coffee, music,...