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A blacksmith's apprentice who would be a knight. The heir to the throne, at death's door. One woman who would save them both, if she could...

Charlotte was number sixty-four in the second group of young, hopeful maidens intended to meet the Prince at a grand ball in his honor.

That introduction was not to be.

She returned home to her tiny village- and her visions of a future limited by it- without any warning of the drastic turn her life was about to take. 

Soon she would be fighting against the odds to help keep a gravely wounded stranger alive; and waging war with her own heart, as he stirred feelings in her she'd never known.

When the stranger's royal identity is revealed, Charlotte is faced with an entirely different battle: one to keep her family, village, and the injured Prince in her care all safe from a madman set on taking the throne by any means necessary.All Rights Reserved

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Beyond the King's Gate by ElenaAlexandra10

A servant's daughter befriends the prince and finds an unlikely friendship. One that would be greatly scrutinized. Pushed and pulled, the prince has to choose the future of the kingdom he is being raised to rule? One that has its place for servants, and those of the upper class. But two shall never mix. Or follow his heart? That tells him he sees more in her than just a servant? As they grow up, the once innocent hearts that believed all were equal, quickly learn that there is a rift between servant and prince. And to cross onto the other side would mean losing everything. Will love and friendship be enough to surrender everything?

The Lady-In-Waiting's Royal Romance by agirlwhocannotwrite

"A lady-in-waiting who found her own royal romance." ‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚. Once upon a time, in the small kingdom of St. Eadfrid Evermund lived a lady-in-waiting named Sinnea who was serving her duchess that become her best friend since childhood. As what a typical fairytale, she also desired a happy ever after like she was willing to do for her duchess. When the Social Season arrived in town, her duchess was one of the chosen ladies to marry Prince Malcolm. Little did she know that from the instant she saw that charming smirk from an arrogant but gorgeous stranger, her life would turn upside-down as she played fairy godmother to make her best friend's fairytale dream come true. ‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚.

Cinderella - A Retelling with Strength and Courage by lisasheaauthor

69 pages Cinderella made a vow to her mother, before her mother tragically passed away on midwinter's day. Ella swore to watch over her father and care for him. But then her father married anew. Her stepmother and two stepsisters took sharp delight in causing Ella grief from morn to eve. They bullied her, called her Cinderella, and treated her as little more than a slave in her own home. It took all of Ella's courage to swallow the insults and to honor her word. Now the crown prince has returned home from the battlefront; a ball is announced to celebrate his arrival. All eligible young women from the entire kingdom are invited to attend. Ella has but one desire left. She wishes to see the king's gardens one last time before she leaves home. It will be a final way to commemorate her beloved mother before counting her vow's terms as complete. She has no idea what awaits her on that arched stone bridge ... * * * Cinderella - A Retelling with Strength and Courage is Book 1 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The series honors the original intention of the Grimm Fairy Tales - to present women of strength and courage tackling challenges which seem insurmountable. With each new book a new heroine is interwoven into the story. The series sequence leads through five books up to a happily ever after ending. The series is clean romance and is suitable for teens and up.

The Rejected (Book 3) by SmilerXO

[COMPLETED] Jasper, an orphaned street rat, was taken in to live and train to join the royal guard by the queen herself. Learning to become a guard was easy, but fitting in was hard. Neither accepted in the town nor accepted in the castle, Jasper was truly alone. The only person he trusted was his best friend Cecelia, who also happened to be the princess. Now that the princess was no longer a little girl anymore, she had started to catch the eyes of many young suitors. Teaming up with the last person he expected, Jasper is set on a mission to protect his best friend. However, no one warned him that he needed to learn how to protect himself. --------------- Third book to The Selected trilogy (Order: The Selected, The Protected, The Rejected). Can be a stand alone but has a few spoilers.

Cinderella by DawsonKydd

In this retelling of a classic tale, Mariette struggles through life with a stepmother that hates her. When she is whisked away at the prince's ball, she begins to believe that her life is going to change-that is until the prince discovers that her slipper is a perfect fit for her stepsister. Fighting the urge to confess her secret, Mariette and her family move into the prince's castle, where old friends-and fiancés-are reunited. Note on Setting: This takes place in a kind of fictional France (hence many of the names, though they speak English). Postscript: "Lady" is a title given to woman married to a man with an estate, much like "Queen" is given to a woman married to a man with a castle. "Mistress" is given to a woman yet to inherit an estate, though of high-class breed (one would not refer to a beggar or maid as 'Mistress'). Monsieur (pronounced Mi-syur, despite the spelling) is a title given to a man that has yet to or has inherited an estate.

Midnight by NovaFey

A Cinderella Re-telling: When Ella's mother dies, leaving her nine year old daughter stricken with grief, Ella gets told one very important thing: Have courage and be kind. When Ella's father dies nine years later, she is left with only her step mother, two step sisters, and the joyful memories of her childhood. But when she runs into a kind stranger in the woods, he seems...strangely familiar. He is a strong spirited young man, only a few years older then Ella herself. She becomes fascinated with him, and knows little about his mutual feelings. Then the King throws a ball on his son's behalf, and invites every person in the kingdom whether of noble blood, or not. Ella is determined to find a way to attend this ball, and she is more then determined to find her happy ending.

Jewels of the Crown by heliotropegirl

Adellia has grown up surrounded by rules and regulations. She's been prepped from birth to eventually reside in the throne that has been in her family for what feels like forever. Unfortunately, her destiny is quickly approaching. Her father is dead, and her mother has only a couple of months to live according to doctors. All eyes in the castle, and kingdom, turn to Adellia expecting her to step into her mother's shoes. However, both women aren't ready to give up their lives just yet. Wanting to learn more about her kingdom, and the people of it, before she is forced into an arranged marriage and the throne for the rest of her life, Adellia ventures out into the kingdom to do just that. While there, Adellia meets a young blacksmith by the name of Faron and gets sucked into a plot that goes against her, and her mother's wishes. Will she be able to venture into the unknown, and survive out of the watchful eye of the palace? This book has sexual reference and mentions of things that could possibly be triggering to some - e.g. young motherhood and loss of a parent. This work is usually split into two parts, but I have decided to take down the second part, and consider the first part, one book for now, so I can work on the second. When the second part/book has been finished, I'll decide whether I like it as one book or to reincorporate the rest of the book to make it one. Entered in the Wattys(2020)!

Breaking the Ice by hahathatbitch

"Mama!" "Bébé courir!" (Baby run!) The woman screamed in French at her child to run away, the young girl looking at her mother with tears in her eyes. "Non!" (No) She screamed, her eyes widening when she watched her mother, the only family she ever knew, be stabbed through the heart with a sword. The man who did it took the sword out of the mother who lay dead, his evil menacing eyes looking down at the shaking girl as she slowly backed away. "Vous êtes le prochain." (You're next.) -- "P-Prince Elias, I'm a monster.." ... "You create beautiful things. You, my darling, are no monster." ------------------------- After the unfortunate loss of her mother, Renee runs away to a kingdom similar to her own, running from her past. Orphaned, she becomes a maid for the royal family in their castle. But there is more to just her cleaning. Prince Elias is set to be king, even to be married to a princess he doesn't love. But when a young maid comes into his life he falls head over heels. But what happens when Elias finds out about Renee's deep secret and dark past, can he break the ice between them? Murder, romance, mystery, secrets revealed, as well as the story of how two opposites work together. ||Mature language and sexual themes, as well as violence|| # 1 - itsalwaysbeenyou 8/4/21 #10 - cinderellastory 8/8/21 #1 - cinderellastory 11/15/22 #1 - teenagelovers 1/1/24

Werewolf Bride by Teah09

On her 18th birthday, Charlotte becomes a werewolf and her family betrays her, leaving her in the hands of the royal family. While she feels flattered that the Prince may have taken an interest in her...he is partially to blame for her new state of inhumanity. To keep the peace she must follow the plan set out for her and marry the Prince, play her part and ask no questions. She could learn to love him and conform...or not, but most importantly, even if she grows to love him, can she trust him? And even if she trusts him, is his family really the ones in control? *This story is somewhat my own origin story of how the traditional werewolf stories came to be. In the beginning, there was one Alpha and one alone...and in the beginning, he created them all in his image.* *Takes place in Medieval Times*

Glass Slippers [1st Draft] by Pennywithaney

Clara's problems can be summed up in two words: responsibility and family. After the loss of her mother, life for Clara was never the same. Although she loves her three siblings and tries to be the best sister and lady she can, the weight on her shoulders grows the more she learns and the more she has to know. When her father remarries to a secretive widow, Clara's responsibilities triple overnight. Through no fault of her own, Clara is thrown into an adventure she never counted on-- one of magic, tragedy, and romance. Through palace ballrooms, enchanted forests, and encounters with a handsome stranger she really shouldn't care for, Clara soon realizes that the only way to help her family and fix the problem is to do it herself. The only trouble is that she doesn't know how. A Cinderella Retelling. ----- Cover design made by solidarity_! First draft! *featured by Once Upon A Time as of 9/24/2015*

Ugly: A Faerie Tale Retold by HannahRobinsonAuthor

You've heard the story of Cinderella-- how she conquered the odds, danced at the ball, and married the prince. That's mostly accurate, except for the part about marrying the prince. This story is not about Cinderella. It's about her ugly stepsister, Thisbe, who also conquered the odds and danced at the ball. And if you want to find out who actually married the prince... well, you'll have to read the story. Trigger warnings: Child abuse and mentions of suicide.

The Girl She Was - The Lost Princess series by MichaellaStubbs

A young girl lives in the forest all alone. No family, no friends and worst of all no memories. She just woke up one day lying on the forest floor. Several years have passed and she is forced to become a bandit to survive. Thieving and fighting are her two best skills. And she quickly became the most wanted person in the kingdom. When she attacks a royal carriage that is expecting her, things change drastically. Former friends will return. Memories will surface. And she will make a decision that will affect the world for generations.

Prince Charming, Wait, Who? by danananagirl

"I'm sorry" He said while hugging me. "Why? Why are you doing this? Why are you breaking up with me?"I asked as I hugged him like my life depended on it. "You love somebody else. I'm letting you go" He said pulling away from our hug and walking away. Tears spilled down my cheeks "I'm sorry" I whispered to the blowing wind and the pouring rain. "I'm sorry." A girl's ultimate dream is to find her prince charming. Emily is a normal girl until she goes to college and meet hot guys and one of them claiming her to be his princess. Emily Preston, 17 years old and was about to attend her first day of college as a Dentistry student. She has a past that she cant remember and it involves three brothers and one claiming her that she is her princess. Prince Charming is not only the one that will make her heart melt. Throw in a Knight in Shining Armor. Full of love, laughter, betrayal and smiles.

Whispers of Willow by __invincible__

Formerly titled 'The Vampire Prince' . . Willow must find a way to break her father's curse to prevent him from dying, and in pursuit of it, she accidentally steps into a hidden vampire kingdom where humans are supposedly a myth. She must find her way back home without being killed. Fortunately, Prince Wes, a vampire aware of human existence, is willing to help her, although his benevolence isn't free of ulterior motives. When she is sent back to the human world, Wes follows her. He soon finds her and makes her an offer that would resolve all her troubles. Knowing how desperate she is to save her father, she would say yes, but what does he want in return? This is a story of love, adventure, betrayal, vampires, witches, kings and queens, and the unavoidable handsome prince. ___________ © invincible

The Lottery | ONC 2020 [***ONC Shortlister!***] by KessandraRenee

In a small French kingdom where love is but a fairytale, and winning the lottery is anything but lucky, Elina Rainier finds herself the newest winner. A mysterious prince has been seeking to find himself a bride for over a century, with little success. No woman has been a good match and none who are chosen are ever heard from again. There are rumors of the fate of each bride he takes, and the people of the kingdom are left wondering if he'll ever find the perfect bride from this twisted game. Determined and unafraid, Elina knows that if she cannot win his heart, then she is the only one who can put an end to this game once and for all. But what if he isn't the monster everyone thinks he is? What if love isn't just a fairytale?

Cinders [Completed] by AHobbitPun

I'm standing in the gateway to the larger ballroom, almost too far away for my weak eyes to see the three figures that glide onto the stage. The King and Queen walk side by side until they come to their thrones, the Prince walking about five feet behind and moving towards the smaller throne to the King's left. The King and Queen sit down on their thrones in unison. The Prince doesn't. Even I can see the way his shoulders are bristling, a sort of confused wonder dawning on his face. And I would swear he is looking directly at me. //// Lee Collins wants to help her sister, Lucy. She has a vision of a future away from their dad, where Lucy could be healthy and they would have some chance of happiness. When Lee's only friend helps her sneak into the royal ball on the minuscule chance that an attending doctor would be willing to help, Lee ends up fleeing the party early, chased by none other than her mate. Lee finds herself locked in from all sides, desperate to escape the suffocating implications of a mate but frantic to fight for a future for her sister that she still believes possible. Working in the Royal Palace to save escape money is a terrible idea when you have a controlling father, but it's an even worse idea when the mate that you're avoiding is the Prince. //Marked Mature just in case for violence. general trigger warning. Some chapters may be triggering for abuse and anxiety//

The Misplaced Prince[COMPLETE] by 1SaraaraS1

...He was banished as a child... The princess's illegitimate first born was sent to another realm, but when a vicious attack wiped out most of the royal family, it left the misplaced child as the sole heir to a powerful bloodline, and armies were dispatched to bring him back. ...She was determined to find him herself... A victim of the attack herself and having grown up in the castle, Kasey was determined to repay the king's debts by bringing the sole heir to the royal bloodline home herself after years of watching the armies fail. She was one of the finest fighters in the realm, and she would manage to do what no other had before--locate the royal heir. ...He was just trying to live in peace... Having grown up with the tons speculation and scorn, Joshua had little patience for drama and even less desire to be within it, but when a flighty tempestuous woman started appearing wherever he turned and hounding his waking hours, he found himself torn between fascination and annoyance. It didn't matter to him what bloody mission she was on, as long as she would just leave him alone...

Her Cinder Throne (Completed) by ViridianHues

Cole Glassad couldn't care less about the upcoming palace ball meant to find a wife for the prince. Her life is down in the dangerous Sparkstone mines, slaving away for a few coins that her stepmother and stepsister promptly steal. With life a living hell, she has barely enough energy to care for the injured animals she tends in secret, much less a party for the royal family that cares so little for her and the people like her. It isn't until a mysterious man appears out of the shadows, claiming to be one of the long-lost faeries and offering her a chance at freedom, that she begins to see hope. In exchange for enough money to free herself from her family, the faerie asks only for one thing in return-- that Cole attends the ball in order to get close enough to the prince to assassinate him and bring an end to the corrupted royal line. With her mission clear, Cole enters the world of the palace to learn about the prince and find a way into his ball. But dark secrets, violent plots, a strange sense that perhaps the prince isn't as bad as the faerie makes him seem, and a life-changing discovery about her past, all conspire to make Cole's shot at freedom messy and difficult. She must find the strength to get close to the prince, or else the mysterious faerie will send her back to the mines and her dreadful family. Once the clock strikes midnight... she must fulfill her end of the bargain. Once the clock strikes midnight... her hands must be red with the prince's blood.

The New Duchess. by Ravenna_Inlove

Walking alone in this world, I am a Duke, a Knight, sworn to protect the kingdom, and the people who reside in it. After saving the kingdom from the rage of the Gods, the king has favored me and took it upon himself that I find a wife, to give an heir to the Runerth bloodline. Five women were chosen, one of them to be my bride. When I saw her, all my senses were focused on her, nothing could've driven me away from that haze. Her allure, her scent, her gaze. Everything about her drew me in. Though, I sense unease in her, fear and worry. What life did you have to endure to be feeling such distress? I have fought the Gods, and I was victorious, but I fear that her mere touch is enough to reduce me to ashes. I will be your knight, my lady. And you, you shall be my Duchess. (There was another Description to this, but Wattpad decided to mess with me, and deleted it, putting in the story details of another story I wrote, so- I apologize if it seems messy or rushed, because it was.)

Red Hood by Skyglider

(COMPLETED) No one knew his real name. No one saw his face. He was a skilled knight in training who always wore a red hooded cloak during the training sessions. So the other knights called him Red Hood, completely oblivious to the fact that he was a woman in disguise. Even though the kingdom of Isalgia has started to accept the concept of female knights, Aurora feels they aren't treated with respect like the men. So she takes up the identity of Red Hood to prove that women can be just as good as men. Her luck picks up when the prince requests her help for a mission to save the king. When the king of Isalgia falls mysteriousely ill, his only son, Prince Isaac, takes it upon himself to find the cure which lies in the Enchanted Forest. He takes four of his most trusted knights with him - including Red Hood - and the five of them must brave deadly creatures and a ruthless enemy that will do anything to make sure they do not succeed.

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Beyond the King's Gate

A servant's daughter befriends the prince and finds an unlikely friendship. One that would be greatly scrutinized. Pushed and pulled, the prince has to choose the future of the kingdom he is being raised to rule? One that has its place for servants, and those of the upper class. But two shall never mix. Or follow his heart? That tells him he sees more in her than just a servant? As they grow up, the once innocent hearts that believed all were equal, quickly learn that there is a rift between servant and prince. And to cross onto the other side would mean losing everything. Will love and friendship be enough to surrender everything?