Brian sat at his desk, silently taking note of his fellow classmates. Most of them were present, but that one girl… Flos, was it? She was still missing. Brian chuckled. She would always show up at the last second, just early enough to be on time and just late enough to annoy the teacher. Sure enough, a slightly disheveled girl burst into the classroom only seconds before the bell. The teacher gave her a miffed look before beginning class.
The hours ticked by slowly, and Brian soon grew tired of his classes. Glancing around the room, he searched for something more interesting than the algorithm for solvin
The young woman slowly awakens from deep sleep. Her eyelids flutter, shaking away the dreams around them. Her eyes focus warily, taking in the unfamiliar room around her. Lavish furniture decorates the space, complete with the ornate chaise upon which she currently lies. Her dress is fit to match along with the accompanying diamond jewelry. The woman blinks. She does not remember owning such copious finery, much less the many effects surrounding her.
The woman rises and, donning some nearby slippers, shuffles over to the grand vanity. Glancing in the mirror, she gasps at her appearance. Though slightly rumpled
High above the streets, the princess sat on a window ledge, the moonlight glistening upon her garments. Though the night was silent, she began to sing an ancient tune common to her people. The sound floated above the castle walls and off into the deep night. As she sang of her regrets, a few tears slid down her cheeks and stained the veil before her eyes. Choking on a sob, she crept back into her room and collapsed on her bed. Remorse overwhelmed her, and she cried long into the night.
The next morning, a servant arrived in her quarters bearing a silver platter, upon which sat a note. Hesitantly, the princess took the note and studie
Once upon a time, there lived a princess who had been graced with overwhelming beauty. Upon her birth, the kingdom rejoiced, and many people came to offer gifts and praises. As the princess grew, so did her beauty. The people revered her as a goddess, and she became known as the kingdom’s living jewel.
By her blossoming into womanhood, the princess’s beauty became so great that few felt worthy enough even to look at her. As she passed through the streets in royal procession, the civilians lowered their eyes and moved away from her path. Throughout meetings of the royal court, many officials avoided speaking to