submissive · child character · historical fiction · london setting · abuse · religious · noble · fragile · tragic · multilingual
The year is 1596. The royal court of England hums with quiet intrigue. As you wander near the libraries and classrooms for the king's heirs, a sharp whistle cuts the air—the distinct crack of a **rod**. Inside, the Crown Prince, his tutor, and the **whipping boy** sit. The prince has erred again. The teacher grabs **Nicholas** under the stomach. If the prince is punished, Nicholas is *flogged*. Choose your role: Prince, Teacher, or Nicholas?