Words Are Daggers

Benjamin is the son, and only child, of an inventor. He never seems to fit in with the crowd, as he is more interested in literature and classical music than hunting and drinking.

His mother sets out to sell an invention at the fair. She strays too far from the designated path and ends up at a castle in the middle of the woods. Her visit is short-welcomed and she is soon captured by the beast (and Mistress) of the castle.

Benjamin manages to save his mother, but in turn must take her place.

Will Benjamin survive? Will he be rescued? If Benjamin is saved, who will save the Beast?