Kathryn Dillon

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“The Wild Swan” by Kathryn Dillon

Submitted to Contest #277

I was born a prince. While I may not look impressive now, it doesn’t matter, as I was the 12th child of His Royal Majesty and too distant from the throne to ever aspire to the crown. I found joy in playing by the pond in the castle garden and listening to the stories told by the Jesters during the breaks between banquets. Being the youngest, my presence often went unnoticed. Although not necessarily shy, I felt more at ease with my thoughts than with the empty flattery of banquet conversations. My own thoughts were my preferred companions, a...

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