Novels by Jea Maureen Geulen

The horse ride back home was slightly peaceful. I was not able to relieve my stress from the morning's conversation on The Introductory. Why would a middle-class nation strive to become one of the high-class kingdoms conduct The Introductory? It is not like we are facing a problem where the solution would be to find a king from the high-class kingdoms. I am supposed to be "designed" to handle this on my own. The guards salute me as I entered the palace gates. I can see Anna from the stables waiting patiently for my return. I appreciate having her around as she knows where and when to wait for me. She does not bother me at all with my activities and she knows to never cross the line. I appreciate that from her. I slow Hera down as we near the stables and Oscar stands up along with Anna to meet me. I unmount from Hera and Oscar receives Hera. Anna meets me and smiles, "It is always good to see you back home safe but my God, let's tidy that bloody mess!" "Thank you, Anna. As always, it

I wake up the next morning with rays of sunlight creeping inside my room. Anna is right next to my end table. She wears a smile on her face. She has her long black hair down today. It is unusual of her as she always has it in a bun or kept up and neat. "Good morning, Your Highness. Let's get you prepared," she bows down and then makes her way to the door where she has five more maids in my room. They make their way inside bowing and not meeting my level of sight. They escort me to the tub where they remove my nightgown. I submerge myself in the tub with a lot of rose petals. The fragrance soothes my mind and the fact that I will be confronting Father during breakfast about The Introductory. I emerge from a relaxing bath. They rub my body with the smooth towel. After that, they started to dress me up for the day. I wear a gold silk gown. I thank and dismiss the maids after they dress me up. "Have a lovely day, Your Highness," Anna bows and leaves me to my peace. I stare at myself in

The afterparty was a blast. Crowds of noble families filled the halls and rooms of the palace and it made me feel uncomfortable. Never did we have guests as much as this ever since mother passed away. She was known for being the life of the palace. She hosted social parties for noble families, for the poor, and even charity events that focused on raising the economic status of the poor. With that, she was renowned as the Queen of Hearts. She had a big heart and that she always made it a goal to be closer to erasing "Poor" as a classification of economic status.She was loved by her people. Her legacy remains and hopefully, it will.I am sick of hearing all the congratulations and responding my thanks in return forcing out a smile. To be queen was never what I wanted to be. The crown I wear on my head is not deserving to be on me. I don't want to be this way as I want my freedom of not having to think of royal duties or responsibilities to pu

Darkness.It was cold. It was so dark. I can feel chills of cold air caressing my bare skin. I let my blanket envelop me as if to protect me from the vile coldness that seemed unstoppable. I shivered at the coldness penetrating through the thickness of my comforter.“Tomorrow, you will be reborn. You will be the master of this land. You will rule this land and strive harder to rule all the way across our border. You are exceptional. I know that you will be the greatest queen that Evergreen has ever seen,” my father’s words last night continued to echo endlessly in my head.Restless, I continued to spend the night staring at my ceiling. Tomorrow is coronation day. Princesses from other kingdoms would mark this day on their calendars. This would be their most-awaited day,

I toss a Loud Beetle towards the monster luring it towards the pit. The beetle’s noise blares all throughout this lonely forest. My heart raced as the monster jumped out of its hiding spot. I hurried as I jumped out of the bushes, racing hastily towards the pit. The monster squashed the beetle. I shuddered at the sight of its juice—green in color spread in all directions. I overcame the disgust and charge towards the monster. With the dagger in my hand, I sprint faster but stop midway. The monster picked up my scent right away. He knows that I am within his territory. He knows that I was the one who sent the beetle. He knows that I was sent here to kill him. He roars a deafening roar that echoed all throughout the forest-- a roar louder than that of the Loud Beetle I threw. I shudder at the sound. Flocks of birds flew up in the sky. Black ravens squawked in the pale moonlight.