"It all began with a story. A story one will remember. It is a story told with lies. But what is a tale without invention? I daresay it is the truth. A kingdom built on blood and lies is a kingdom broken and unalive. Yet, tis the tale that must be told. No lies, no farce, but truth from old." - BARD OF ARTIS

Entry for #BattletheBeast contest Arriving in Fillory to battle the Beast Julia and her friends come across some unexpected discoveries that lead to unforseen and extremely dangerous emotions and consequences.

Jessica Henney is the most shy, quiet girl in her school. The only thing is she isn't bullied. She isn't really ignored either. Some students invite her over to their table sometimes because they feel bad for her since she didn't have any friends. However, they sometimes don't acknowledge her. Skilar Earnings is a regular student, and a member of the archery club, along with the tennis team. She just recently transferred in. She isn't exactly popular, since she doesn't doll herself up, but she is well-known. When these two first meet, it doesn't turn out to be a good encounter with Skilar's foul mouth. Not to mention Skilar starts following Jessica around and bullies her. But when Skilar's brother, one of the popular guys in school, starts to pick up interest in Jessica, they're forced to be involved with each other outside of school.