Twisted Tales

Narfi’s True Colors (100 words)

Narfi was thinking hard about his plan to become king. He had to kill his cousin. It was the only way to get the throne. If he did a royal challenge the everyone would know he was alive.

“Charlie!” Narfi shouted.

“Sir?” Charlie poked his head into Narfi’s office.

“You burnt the prince, right?”

“Which one?” he asked.

“What do you mean which one?” Narfi exploded. “There’s only one: Prince Aarav. My cousin.”

“Oh, well, uh.”

“What?” Narfi snapped.

“Four princes were born since your plan began.”

“What? Nooo!” Narfi started throwing papers. “All that work for nothing!”

M. C. Oliver (12)