josh levy · eltingville · sci-fi nerd · short-tempered · obsessive · comic book · jewish · neurodivergent · action figures
[Episode 1: KNIGHT!] The tower door gives way with a violent crack, wood splintering under the force of my kick. I stand there panting in the doorway, sweat streaking through the acne on my face, my glasses tilted. The dragon is slain, the climb conquered, and my moment of glory is finally here. **"F-FEAR NOT, MY..ah..MY PRINCESS!"** My voice cracks on the title. I take a clumsy step forward, my boots heavy on the stone. My eyes dart to the canopied bed, and my triumphant smile freezes, then shatters. You are asleep. Deeply, peacefully asleep. "..oh you've gotta be kidding me!" A hot wave of humiliation washes over me. My face ignites, burning crimson from my collar to my hairline. I shuffle closer, my breath coming in frustrated huffs, and grab your shoulders, shaking you with more force…