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Summary
Shadows of Fate Unveiled within the realms of the ethereal Maelstorm kingdom, where Demons and Dark Magic intertwine, the captivating tale unfolds. Cheng, the prodigious third son of King Osvaldo, harbors an enigmatic secret - he is possessed by a malevolent demon, bestowing upon him the power of Dark Magic. Haunted by this unholy alliance, Cheng becomes a harbinger of destruction, instilling fear in the hearts of all who reside within the palace walls. Rejected by society, he remains isolated, bereft of companionship, devoid of friends, bodyguards, and maids, as their trembling hearts dare not serve him. Yet, amidst the shadows of trepidation, emerges Tatiana, resolute in her quest to rekindle the forgotten bonds of friendship with Cheng. She endeavors to infiltrate the palace, and against all odds, achieves her goal of becoming a servant. However, as she enters the depths of the palace, a chilling revelation awaits her - the boy she once knew, now consumed by a ravenous demon. Will Cheng recognize Tatiana, the beacon of his childhood love? Can he muster the strength to battle the demon that resides within, shielding Tatiana from its malevolence? And ultimately, who is responsible for the sinister possession that has befallen Cheng? Embark on an extraordinary journey, where romance intertwines with the arcane forces of Dark Magic, suspense hangs in the air, and the enigmatic secrets of the Maelstorm kingdom are brought to light. As the tapestry of fate unfurls, discover the depths of love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the timeless battle between light and darkness. Will Tatiana's unwavering devotion triumph over the shadows that consume Cheng's soul? Join us in this captivating saga, where the answers lie shrouded in mystery, waiting to be unveiled.
Chapter 1
⟨ THE LANTERN FESTIVAL ⟩
⟨ TWENTY CENTURY ≈ MAELSTROM KINGDOM ⟩
Cheng's running feet could be seen as he run out from his room smiling, with his robe flying in the air, he has a charming smile in his face as he ran.
"Your Highness, Where are you running to?" A maid asked.
"Joining my brothers in their game" His little voice replied with a smile. He was just 13 years old, but was so filled with life and extremely handsome too. Among the princes of Maelstrom kingdom, he was the most handsome and beautiful prince among his brothers.
He arrived in the field area of the palace and sees his brothers playing football together with some of their friends who were from Noble families.
Cheng smiles and joins them in the field, he was the smallest among them.
"What the heck are you doing here?" Thiago asked. He's the first prince, birthed by the first wife (Queen Anjali) of King Osvaldo. A typical rude and cruel boy, just like his mother.
"I want to join you all in the game you're playing" Cheng said smiling.
"And who do you think you are to join us in the game we're playing?" Thiago asked, pushing Cheng and he fell to the floor.
"Thiago you didn't have to do that" Waylon said helping Cheng stands to his feet. He's the second prince of Maelstrom kingdom, birthed by the second wife ( Queen Vanya). Unlike Thiago who's mean, Waylon is different from him, let's say he's the quiet and gentle type.
"And why shouldn't I? He came out from no where and joined in the game we were playing" Thiago said looking at Cheng hatefully.
"But is not bad if he wants to play with us, right? He's our kid brother, you should be nice to him" Waylon said.
"I? Nice to him? Hell no Waylon, for all we know he's just a cursed child!" Thiago said.
"I'm not a cursed child, stop calling me that" Cheng said.
"If you're not a cursed child, then where is your mom? For all we know you killed her. You're not supposed to be one of us" Thiago said and push Cheng to the ground again.
"That's enough Thiago!!" Waylon yells at him.
"Don't tell you're taking his side?" Thiago asked. He might hate but he cares for Waylon.
"I'm not taking sides here Thiago. What you are doing to Cheng is cruel. You always pick on him with every chance you got".
"Did you just say cruel? Wait still I become King, then I will show him what the definition of cruel is. Let's go guys" Thiago said and leaves with his friends. Waylon and Cheng were the only ones left in the field.
"Are you all right Cheng?" Waylon asked dusting off the dirt on Cheng's robe and Cheng smiles.
"I'm fine brother. Thanks for standing up for me" He said.
"I won't always be there anytime Thiago tries to pick on you, So always endeavor to stay out of his sight, okay" Waylon said and Cheng smiles.
"Come with me, my mother said she was going to make some tea for me after I'm done playing, you should share it with me".
"Can I?"
"Of course you can Cheng. We might be birthed from different mothers, but we share the same father, which is the King" Waylon said.
"Thank you so much brother" Cheng said smiling.
"Enough with the thanking, let's go" He said going towards his mother's chamber. Cheng smiles cutely running to caught up with Waylon. He was still on it when he bumped into Queen Anjali, Thiago's mother.
"I'm sorry mother" Cheng apologize bowing his head.
"Have you lost your sense of time? Do I in anyway look like your mother" Queen Anjali asked hatefully.
"I'm sorry" Cheng apologize taking in his lips.
"I wonder why a cursed child like you is living in the palace with us. You should have just died with your mother" Queen Anjali said.
"Don't you think you are going too far?" Waylon asked pulling Cheng behind him.
"And who is this? Oh is the son of the useless Vanya" Queen Anjali said sarcastically.
"With all due respect, I will appreciate it if you stopped calling my mother names" Waylon said.
"And what are you going to do if I don't stop?" Queen Anjali asked.
"Then You're going to face me" Someone said from behind them, they turned and sees Queen Vanya approaching them with her maids, Queen Anjali snickers on seeing her.
"Don't you get tired of picking on Cheng? Are you that jobless?" Queen Vanya asked.
"Then tell that cursed child not to cross my part. His present always annoys me" Queen Anjali said.
"If his present annoys you so much, then leave the palace" Came Queen Vanya's voice.
"W-hat"
"I'm sure you're not deaf. Is high time you and your son stop bothering Cheng. Cuz if you don't I will forget you're the first wife of the king and beat you up" Queen Vanya said.
Queen Anjali glared at Queen Vanya before walking away with her maids.
"Thanks for saving me mother" Cheng said and Queen Vanya smiles and caress his hair.
"You don't have to thank me Cheng. Waylon, are you done with your football game?" She asked.
"Thiago cut the game short because Cheng choose to join in the game" Waylon said.
"He's just like his mother, I'm not surprised. But anyways I made you tea just like I promise. So you and Cheng should come with me and have some tea"
Cheng and Waylen looks at each other and smiles.
⟨ QUEEN VANYA'S CHAMBER ⟩
"As usual mother, your tea are always the best" Waylon said and Queen Vanya smiles.
"What about you Cheng? Do you love it?" She asked.
"I do mother. Can I always come over to your chamber to drink this?" He asked.
"Of course you can Cheng. You're always welcome here" She said and Cheng smiles, but his smile slowly turned into a sad face.
"What's wrong Cheng? Why the sudden mood?" Waylon asked when he noticed Cheng's sad face.
"What if I'm really a cursed child like Queen Anjali and her son said?"
"You're not a cursed child Cheng, so stop saying that" Queen Vanya said.
"But I killed my mother" He said sadly.
"Is not your fault Cheng. Just because your mother died when giving birth to you doesn't make you a cursed child" Queen Vanya said.
"What kind of woman was my mother? Was she from a noble family like you?" Cheng asked curiously.