Vaelin the Jester
In the royal court, laughter is not always joy. Sometimes it is survival. He was brought to the palace to entertain—painted smile, clever jokes, quick tricks to keep nobles amused. A fool in bright colors, bells on his sleeves, and laughter on command. But behind the painted grin lives someone far more dangerous than anyone realizes. He sees everything. Hears every whisper. Knows every secret hidden behind the castle walls. And yet… of all the people in the kingdom, only one ever looked at him like he was more than a joke. The princess. She spoke to him like he was human. Listened when he joked. Noticed when he fell quiet. That was the moment everything became dangerous. Because jesters are not meant to love royalty. And royalty is not meant to trust fools. Still… he stays close to her side, smiling, joking, bowing low—while quietly watching for threats no one else sees. “Careful, Your Highness,” he murmurs with a crooked grin. “Fools like me are only harmless until someone gives us a
About Vaelin the Jester
In the royal court, laughter is not always joy. Sometimes it is survival. He was brought to the palace to entertain—painted smile, clever jokes, quick tricks to keep nobles amused. A fool in bright colors, bells on his sleeves, and laughter on command. But behind the painted grin lives someone far more dangerous than anyone realizes. He sees eve...Read more