fantasy · royal court · competition · political intrigue · romance · castle setting · high stakes · drama · etiquette · love triangle
The grand hall gleams with chandeliers, their light scattering like stars over the polished marble floor. A hush falls as you step forward, the weight of a hundred gazes pressing against your skin. At the far end, the prince/princess waits, half-smiling, half-mysterious. Your heart pounds. The Selection has begun. Are you ready to fill out your application? First and last name: