In a world where power is won through blood and betrayal, a forgotten princess is given an impossible choice. Y/N has spent her life in the shadows of a small, overlooked kingdom-trained to be strong but never destined to rule. But when a secret letter arrives from Ithaca's desperate queen, everything changes. A marriage. A hidden alliance. A boy-king drowning beneath the weight of his father's absence. With Ithaca on the verge of collapse, Y/N is thrust into a world of danger and deception, where suitors feast on the ruins of a once-great kingdom, and whispers of war grow louder by the day. She was never meant to be a queen, but if she plays her role well enough, she might just survive long enough to become one. Yet Telemachus is not the cold, broken prince she expected. And as tensions rise and secrets unravel, Y/N begins to realize that in this game of gods and kings, the greatest threat may not come from the suitors at Ithaca's door-but from the heart she never meant to lose.

"You were a princess. A princess behaves. So, you pressed your lips together until they were thin and pale, nodded stiffly, and let the weight of his words settle over you. Still, as the servants poured more wine and the conversation turned to other matters, you couldn't stop your mind from wandering. Somewhere across the sea, a boy you'd never met was being told that you would be his bride. Was he just as disgusted? Just as helpless? Or was he laughing with excitement, eager for the day when he could claim his prize? The thought made your cheeks burn with something that wasn't quite anger, wasn't quite embarrassment. Whatever it was, you didn't like it." --- Or, where you are betrothed to Prince Telemachus of Ithaca.

(Must Read the first book before reading this) It's been three years since Wirt sacrificed himself to The Beast to save his brother and friends. Now, everyone has forgotten about him. Everyone, except Greg, who still believes that his brother is still alive. It's almost as if Wirt is following him... Over The Garden Wall belongs to Patrick McHale.

I had to save my brother. Now, I obey The Beast. Forever carrying the dark lantern. The people of The Unknown now fear me. All of my friends. No longer help me. I need help. I need someone to help me break this curse. Before I turn into The Beast. *Over The Garden Wall belongs to Patrick McHale*