Cursed Knight

In a world where loyalty can be deadly and fate offers no mercy, two boys from the slums of the Valthorne Empire vow to protect the very crown that oppresses them.



Fenric Carter is a spirited boy from the empire’s poorest ring. Alongside his best friend, the orphaned Lucien Harth, he dreams of joining the legendary Royal Knights—not for glory, but to repay Queen Seraphina, the only noble who ever showed them kindness. One reckless act during the Valthorne Festival sets their fates in motion, as they pledge their lives to protect Princess Liora Valerieth.



But childhood dreams come at a terrible cost.



As they grow older, Fenric and Lucien are drawn deeper into the shadows of the empire—where betrayal brews, secrets rot beneath golden crowns, and ancient curses awaken. When a tragic twist shatters their innocence, Fenric is forced down a path of vengeance, sacrifice, and inner darkness that threatens to consume him. The boy who once promised to protect the princess may become the very thing the empire fears most.



The Cursed Knight is a dark fantasy light novel filled with emotional twists, powerful bonds, and the haunting question: Is the heart of a hero enough to stop the birth of a monster?