As Diana settled into the carriage, she couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. She had been enjoying their time at the castle and didn't want it to end so soon. She turned to Damon, who was sitting next to her, and asked, "Why didn't you tell me we were leaving today?"Damon remained silent, which only added to Diana's frustration. She turned her attention to Sir Galahad and Sir Richard, who were sitting across from them. "How long will the journey take?" she asked.Sir Richard cleared his throat before replying, "It should take us about two days to reach the palace, my lady."Diana let out a sigh and leaned back against her seat. She gazed out the window at the passing countryside, which was filled with lush green fields and tall trees. "It's a shame we have to leave this beautiful place," she said wistfully.Sir Galahad nodded in agreement. "Indeed, it is. But duty calls, and we must answer."As they continued their journey, the environment around them changed. The lush g
The gloaming enchanted castle was said to be occupied by terrors. It was located meters away from the reach of humans. The castle couldn't be sold because it was plagued and filled with despair. No one dared to even step foot close to the castle surrounded by dead bushes.Except they were all making a death wish.The Lord of the dark was said to live there and was the one who brought great misfortune to the land.He lived among humans and was a scary blind creature behind a mask.He was darkness itself and a true form of darkness. He was called the man of the dark. Light has nothing to do with him.A bloodsucker that no one would like to befriend.How true was it? Not all rumors are true! Who knows if anyone was truly residing in the enchanted castle when no one has been there?Diana looked ahead at the gloaming enchanted castle from afar. It was scarier than she has pictured it to be.The dark clouds hovered around the peak of the castle. The dark clouds formed a scary creature, eno
Diana, her father, and her elder sister; Isabel who was head over heels in love with the crown prince, were the first to arrive at the banquet that the King threw in the honor of his first son; the crown prince. Her father has gotten a promotion as a duke walked majestically with his daughters by his side He was ready to marry his youngest daughter off to one of the king's sons. That was his plan right from the beginning.The rule was that the father would pick a suitor for any of their daughter that had come of age. And if the girl fails to abide by the rule, she would be beheaded.The luxury at the party didn't flick her but her sister was doing the opposite. Her father had brought them here so that he could match them up with some dignitaries as suitors and not commoners.Diana just clocked eighteen and she had to carry her cross alone while her sister was accused of killing her husband just because she didn't like him.The youngest daughter of Mr. Wilson was beautiful and even be
The party started with blissful music. The females were ought to dance with a respective male on the dance floor before they would have the banquet. Isabel rejected the young men that came to ask her for a dance but she bluntly refused them, hoping to have a dance with the crown prince. She stood beside her father, who cared less about her ever since she was accused of killing her husband. On the other hand, Diana was just been forced to act like a proper lady by her father. While she was receiving several scoldings from her father, the crown prince came to ask for a dance. Her elder sister was about to throw a tantrum because she wanted to have a dance with the crown prince. Diana denied the crown prince's request for her to join him for a dance but her father forced her and apologized to the crown prince on her behalf. The latter had no choice but to succumb. She saw Williams also dancing with a beautiful lady, and a sigh of relief escaped her lips. Hopefully thinking that she'
The banquet was going well, the guests were chatting and a series of discussions were held. The king found Diana to be a simple and naive girl and had other plans in mind for her, upon knowing what the latter's father wants."So tell me about yourself, young maiden." The king said facing Diana.She was shocked that the king's question was directed at her and she almost choked. Her father continued pinching her thigh from under the table for her to maintain and not embarrass him. Diana did as she was instructed by her father, and her face brightened up with a smile."I'm Diana, a fashion designer in my vicinity." She spoke with so much confidence.The crown prince was overwhelmed and at the same time displeased. She doesn't fit his standards."You're a fashion designer huh?" The king asked, he was interested in this young maiden."Yes, I am." She nodded."I'm going to promote your business. You'll get to make good clothes for me; the king and other dignitaries." The king smiled gulping
Finally, the event of a lifetime came to an end. Mr. Wilson and his youngest daughter went home in a sour mood. They met Isabel sitting on a stool, lamenting at the corridor leading to the main entrance.Seeing the sour mood on their faces, she knew something must have eventually happened. Isabel stood up to welcome her father, and she did so, glaring at her sister who she called a snitch."Let's go inside first." Mr. Wilson said before dashing inside the house and sitting comfortably on the couch. All his plans had fallen. They had called in crumble and this wasn't the way it had wanted it to be.Diana left the house and didn't follow them inside. Isabel couldn't wait for her father to finish his short rest so she can fill him with questions."Father, what happened at the banquet?" Isabel asked after seeing that had father was ready to answer any questions thrown at him.Mr. Wilson shook his head in disapproval, all that had happened didn't sit well with him. At least, his daughter
Days passed and Diana thought she was free from the marriage arrangement with the last prince. Her father never talked about it. At least she was death free!She got ready for the day and headed to her shop. The market was busy and crowded. People were whispering and murmuring but Diana didn't mind any of it and just focused on what brought her to the market.Her small fashion business was doing very well until a customer came by. The woman looked upset as she held one of the dresses that was being made by Diana; the seamstress."Is this what you want me to wear to my engagement party?" The woman yelled angrily. She slammed the dress on Diana's face.Diana's shop was in an open area, so passersby witnessed the scene; except those who had their businesses to mind."I ordered a v-shaped neck and the dress is nothing to my expectations." The angry woman yelled again.The seamstress in question took the cloth off her face to examine the errors. She remembered vividly how she made the dr
"You want her to what?!" The King said, yelling but his old age was a hindrance to him. He coughed loudly while the servants helped him with water before dismissing them.The other princes were as shocked as their father."I was expecting this though." The second prince said staring at the blind man with a disgusting look as he rubbed his jaw.The crown prince was short of words. "What will you expect this cursed dark-hearted man to say?" He directed the question to his father.Damon was already used to them raining insults on him. He just listened and observed with his senses. His blindness did not affect him."He hasn't seen the kind of beauty that young maiden possesses." The king said in between his teeth.The crown prince downgraded her because of her low status but true she was a refined beauty. The second prince had no interest in her since he can bed any woman of his choice.As for Damon, although he hasn't seen the kind of beauty the so-called maiden portrays. His senses neve