The Phoenix (#JustWriteIt) [Unedited]

It was difficult being the granddaughter of the second most powerful man on The Isles. You had to play the part, sing the songs and act like a lady. But ladies are never what they seem. Alice Phoenix is a normal sixteen year-old girl. She loves nothing more than putting on a beautiful dress and reading a good book. Except her secret hunting trips with her father and taking part in the Young Ladies Bare Knuckle Boxing Club of course!

During a feast celebrating her engagement, the family receive a letter from the young king. His queen - their beloved Megaera Phoenix has passed away. Balthazar, the patriarch of the family does not grieve
for his daughter. Instead, he comes up with a plan.

He sends Alice to the royal island to take her aunt's place as queen. At first, King Uriel is
a dream come true. He holds magnificent feasts and grand balls in her name, and
treats her with the love and respect she deserves. But things soon take a turn
for the worst.

Alicebegins to find evidence that there is more to Megaera's death and Uriel turns
into a monster over night. Feasts become cruel and public executions. Balls are
now spectacles of torture and humiliation. Love and respect replaced with
threats and violence.

Will she solve the mystery behind Megaera's death?
Will she escape back home before Uriel kills her? Or will she rise like a Phoenix from the ashes and
conquer as a queen?

I will be posting this in its raw, unedited form for the #JustWriteIt challenge. After I have finished the challenge I will create a new, edited version. Enjoy.