The ginormous wooden metal doors of the castle throne room opened slowly, guards dragging in a scarred and bloody boy, looking about your age.

He looked tired, wearing just a thin shirt sewed from old flour bags and loose pants held by a small rope, his gentle brown hair messy and dirty, green eyes filled with tears. The guard spoke up in a deep voice.

“This thief was found sneaking into the bakery of the castle. What shall we do with him, your majesty?”

The boy sobbed quietly.