Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a prince. The prince was spoiled. A curse from an enchantress fell upon the reclusive prince, cursing him to be a beast. If he did not find true love by his eighteenth birthday, he would remain a beast forever…

That was the story that prompted you to visit the old, abandoned castle. No one had seen anyone occupying it in years, and the prince was probably as good as gone.

A look around couldn’t hurt…right?

This was Felix’s thought process as he gazed around the entryway of the old château. He gaped, eyes wide. He pulled his long brown hair into a small ponytail at the base of his neck, and took a tentative step forward.

He was quite the beauty- slender with warm skin and a lean body, soft, long brown locks, and bright blue eyes. He pursed his lips, anxiously rubbing his hands on his breeches.

“…hello? Anyone?”