The prophecy of a blind heiress

Silenced in fear

In her dreams, she could not stop herself from the random images that played within ...a strange, pulsating glow emanating from the king's body, filling the room with an otherworldly light. The princess felt an electric tingle run through her fingers, as if the king's magic was awakening within her.

As the light faded, the princess saw something that made her heart skip a beat - the king's eyes, once closed in death, now snapped open, and his gaze locked onto hers. But it was not the king's warm, loving gaze she remembered; instead, his eyes burned with an intense, fierce energy.

"Find...the...garden," he whispered, his voice no longer weak, but commanding. "Claim...your...birthright."

The princess felt a shiver run down her spine as the king's body began to glow again, this time with a soft, ethereal light. The light enveloped her, and she felt herself being lifted off the ground, suspended in mid-air.

When the light faded, the princess found herself standing alone in the secret garden, surrounded by ancient trees, glowing mushrooms, and a radiant, pulsating crystal that seemed to hold the very essence of the kingdom's magic.

The king's voice whispered in her mind, "You are the key, my child. Unlock the secrets of the garden, and claim your rightful place on the throne."
The next morning, she was awakened by strange voices in the palace, everything seemed to be freezing . As she prepared to go out, Lord Thomas came in and informing her about the death of the king.

The princess's body shook with uncontrollable sobs, her small frame wracked with grief. She felt as though her heart had been torn from her chest, leaving a gaping void that could never be filled. The pain was suffocating, crushing her beneath its weight.

At the burial, the princess stood alone, her blindness a stark reminder of her vulnerability. Lady Victoria's voice cut through the mournful silence like a knife.

"So, the little blind princess thinks she can claim the throne?" Lady Victoria sneered, her words dripping with malice.
And back in the castle, Lady Victoria's eyes blazed with malevolence as she loomed over the princess, her voice dripping with venom. "You think you can take your father's place on the throne? You're nothing but a blind, weak little girl. You'll never be queen."

The princess trembled, her heart racing with fear. She tried to step back, but her feet seemed rooted to the spot.

"Run away, little girl," Lady Victoria sneered. "Leave the kingdom and go live like the useless thing you are. Because if you stay, I'll make sure you end up just like your parents."

The princess's breath caught in her throat as Lady Victoria's words conjured up images of her parents' lifeless bodies. She felt a cold sweat break out on her skin.

"You're no better than a beggar on the streets," Lady Victoria spat. "You're blind, helpless, and worthless. No one wants you here."

The princess's face contorted in anguish, her small body shaking with sobs. She felt like she was drowning in a sea of despair.

"Go!" Lady Victoria bellowed, her hand shooting out to grab the princess's arm. "Get out of my sight before I do something I'll regret."

The princess wrenched her arm free and stumbled backward, tripping over her own feet. She fell hard onto the stone floor, skinning her knee.

As she struggled to rise, Lady Victoria's laughter echoed through the hall, a cold, mirthless sound that sent shivers down the princess's spine.

"You'll never be queen," Lady Victoria repeated, her voice fading into the distance. "You'll never be anything but a useless, blind little girl.

Lady Victoria smiled to herself, her mind racing with the final steps of her plan. She had carefully manipulated events to eliminate the queen and king, and now the blind princess was within her grasp. But, she mustn't forget the duke's role in her scheme. For now, she needed him to achieve her ultimate goal: total control of the kingdom of Arie.

As weeks past by, Lady Victoria approached the princess, her voice dripping with false sweetness. "My dear, don't worry about the duke's words. He's just trying to protect you, but I'm the one who truly cares about your well-being. Come, let me take you under my wing and guide you through the complexities of court politics."

The princess, though wary, had little choice but to accept Lady Victoria's offer. As they walked together, Lady Victoria whispered subtle lies and half-truths, poisoning the princess's mind against the duke and the nobles.

Meanwhile, the duke, oblivious to Lady Victoria's true intentions, began to make arrangements for their marriage, convinced that their union would bring stability to the kingdom. But, Lady Victoria's eyes gleamed with a sinister light, knowing that she would soon eliminate him and reign supreme.

As the wedding day approached, the princess grew more and more uneasy, sensing that something was amiss. But, could she uncover Lady Victoria's treachery before it was too late?