SHORT STORY | SATIRE | FANTASY
The Savior of the Princess
The hero you didn’t know you needed…
In the heart of a rugged kingdom veiled in mystery and magic, Princess Elara found herself trapped in an old and abandoned castle, surrounded by the remnants of her father’s enemies. The stone walls echoed her shouts for help as she realized the futility of her situation.
The enemies who had captured her were no longer a threat. They met a swift end at the jaws of a fearsome dragon that now made the fortress its lair. Elara could hear the beast’s echoing roars and the sound of its massive wings stirring the air, a constant reminder of her captivity. The dragon’s fiery breath illuminated the dark corners of the castle, casting eerie shadows over the Princess. She knew that her time was running out, held captive by the monstrous creature that dared to invade her sanctuary. The thought of trying to escape crossed her mind, but what if she came face to face with the dragon?
She had no weapons, no training on how to fight. Her father would send people, she knew. She just had to wait and stay out of the dragon’s way. So, she hid in the tower. Her hero will save her, she thought to herself. Just have to wait it out.
