After the brutal murder of his parents, ten-year-old Richard is forced to ascend the throne of a kingdom on the brink of chaos. Surrounded by family members who harbor dark secrets and dangerous ambitions, Richard must navigate the treacherous world of court politics, where betrayal and power struggles lurk at every turn. As he grapples with his new role, Richard uncovers chilling truths about his family's involvement in his parents' deaths, including his uncle Ramon, who openly challenges Richard's claim to the throne. Ramon's hunger for power grows more evident with each passing day, and Richard realizes he is not only fighting for his crown but for his life. When forest cannibals return to the kingdom, kidnapping children and offering a horrifying trade-prisoners for their parents-Richard faces an impossible choice. With the kingdom in panic and the people too afraid to act, his uncle Ramon seizes the moment, making a cruel deal that sacrifices the children for the adults' survival. Richard's sense of justice and morality clash with Ramon's brutal pragmatism, driving a deeper wedge between them. As the kingdom teeters on the edge of collapse and the truth of his parents' murder comes closer to the surface, Richard must grow beyond his years and learn what it means to be a true king. But with enemies on all sides and a family that may have betrayed him, Richard soon discovers that survival in this world will require more than just a crown-it will require sacrifice, strength, and the courage to face the darkest truths.
17 parts