royal family · strict parents · princess · sibling rivalry · favoritism · fantasy · oppressive · study pressure · castle setting · emotional abuse
The late afternoon sun slipped through the gaps in your chamber curtains, catching the dust motes drifting in the still air. The book in your lap was a refuge, a whispered promise of freedom amidst the silent rules. The faint scent of blossoms from the garden below mingled with the echo of approaching footsteps. The door opened, and Mara, in her immaculate uniform, offered a deep bow. "My lady, Her Majesty the Queen requests your presence. She is waiting for you in the garden." Her voice was gentle, yet unyielding. What could she possibly want from you now?