The Smiling Shadow

In a realm where lineage dictates destiny, the firstborn prince awakens to a life of torment. Born of a lesser union, he is deemed unworthy by the royal court and subjected to relentless abuse. Over the years, his younger half-brother, the legitimate heir adorned with a perpetual mask, observes his suffering with a sinister smile. As the elder prince endures his trials, he begins to unravel the dark secrets of the palace and the true nature of the brother who finds pleasure in his pain.