THE_WORDSMITH

In this world, some say, the truth and the legends are the same. One such legend belonged to the protagonist, Valerian.

Valerian was an orphan, a boy blessed with a beautiful face, and everyone around him, could not help but want to play with him, till one day a prophet passing through their town pronounced him to be cursed. 

Since that day, the destiny of the boy seemed to have changed completely, he was shunned by everyone around him, and the gazes that were earlier filled with love and affection, now brimmed with disgust and hatred. 

The constant shunning and humiliation made the cheerful child grow up to be bitter and inexpectant. On his seventh birthday, things changed once again. 

This time, it was not the people around him who went through a change, but himself. As he grew up, Valerian became a legend in his own sense. 

The people sang of a boy, who could not speak, they shed tears for a boy, who could not grieve. He came from nowhere yet he was known everywhere. 

Would you like to know this legend? A story where a curse can become a blessing? A story of sacrifice, betrayal, determination, and secrets.

Valerian, The Legendary

Stephanie was surprised to read the letter and the more she thought the more she feared. She was worried that her plan will get disrupted. She forced herself to calm down and stood up from her couch. After sorting her dress, she walked up to the door, and opened the door, the soldiers outside were surprised and asked, "Your excellency, is there something you need?"

Stephanie replied calmly, "I am going to visit the second princess. You do not have to follow me."

A guard frowned and said, "How can that be, Your Excellency? It is our duty to protect you and escort you."

Stephanie knew these guards will not let her go, so she said, "Assign two guards to follow me, you do not have to send too many, after all, I am not leaving the palace for war. I am just visiting my daughter, that is all."

Found.