Innholdsfortegnelse
19 Years Later

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In a rustic farmstead, a father sat with his son and daughter, sharing a story. Midway through, the kids noticed the familiar tale. "Dad, you've read this," the son observed, prompting a playful grin.

With a chuckle, the farmer closed the book. "How about an original one?" he suggested. Their eyes sparkled, and he began.

"Long ago, in a distant realm, a princess graced the kingdom. Her mother, the Queen, granted three gifts: beauty, destined love at nineteen, and envy cast by a bitter fairy. The curse made all admire her, yet true love remained elusive.

Tragedy struck when the Queen, heart heavy, passed away. The King remarried, seeking solace. Thus, the princess' life wove beauty and sorrow, a canvas of admiration but love's quest unfulfilled. And so, her story reminds us – life blends joy and heartache."

19 years later
As the princess's impending birthday approached, a cloud of discontent lingered over the kingdom. Every man's longing gaze upon the princess had worn down the weary King.

Privately, the stepmother took the opportunity to plant a seed of deception. "Perhaps it's best to send your daughter away," she suggested to the King, her words coated in a veneer of concern. "This realm isn't suitable for her."

Caught in a web of manipulation, the King made a grave decision – to banish his own daughter on a quest to find a prince.