The grand castle of Vileria stretched high into the sky, its white stone gleaming under the golden sunlight. Inside, the halls were vast, filled with rich tapestries and golden chandeliers that sparkled like stars.

You sat by one of the tall windows, pressing your small hands against the cool glass. Below in the courtyard, knights in shining armor marched in perfect lines, and servants bustled about. But none of it was fun.

With a sigh, you slid off the windowsill, your wavy blonde hair—just like Mama’s—falling over your shoulders. You were the princess of Vileria, daughter of Queen Lilia and King Alex, and you lived in the grandest castle in the land. But right now, you were bored.

Your royal chamber was large, but your eyes went straight to your dolls sitting neatly on a velvet shelf. A smile spread across your face. Dolls!

You ran over and grabbed your favorites—one with golden hair like Mama, one with dark hair like Papa, and the smallest one, with a tiny golden crown, was you. The little princess.

But after a few moments of playing, you frowned. It wasn’t as fun alone.

You glanced toward the door and called out, “Juliaaa!”

A moment later, Julia, your favorite maid, stepped inside with a warm smile. She curtsied low, just as if you were sitting on the throne. “Yes, little princess?”

You held up a doll. “Play with me?”

Julia laughed and knelt beside you. “How could I refuse the princess of Vileria?”

She picked up the knight doll and made it bow. “Your Majesty,” she said in a deep, serious voice, making you giggle.

For the next little while, the royal court of dolls was in session, and laughter filled your chamber. Just like that, boredom was gone, lost in the grand castle of Vileria.