Her heart isn’t in the right place (Patreon)

There once was a realm so prosperous, so fruitful, and flourishing, that anyone would dream to live there. The realm was ruled by the most generous and thoughtful person in the whole world - Her Majesty, Queen of Hearts. Always caring, she could spend a whole day listening to various requests of her citizens. Not a single soul was ever rejected or sent away from her palace without his or her plea being satisfied.

All of a sudden, the golden age of the realm was interrupted by an abnormally hot summer. The soil was so dry, that no plants would grow on it. There was nothing to harvest. People were afraid of starvation. Thousands of them lined up before the Queen’s palace to ask for her help. The Queen ordered her knights to give away food from the stockpiles. But that wasn’t enough to feed even half of the realm. The Queen was restless.

One day a girl entered the throne room.

“Child, I am sorry, I have nothing to give to you, all our supplies have been exhausted,” the Queen said, gazing sadly.

“It’s amazing that you care so much about your people, I might say you’ve won my heart” the girl replied “I will grant you one wish. Just tell me what is it.”

“There’s nothing I wish more than my people’s happiness. So that no one of them is never hungry!” - the Queen answered immediately.

“I can do that. But as you know, nothing is given without a price. Your heart is gentle and kind, are you willing to give it up to save your people? Their tables will be laden with all kinds of food, but you, you will stay heartless forever!” - the girl smiled playfully.

“Anything! I beg you, hurry!” - the Queen was utterly excited.

“Your wish is my command!” - the girl replied, then quickly clapped her hands, and disappeared.

The girl didn’t lie. The realm never knew hunger ever again, but the price they paid cannot be overestimated. With Her Majesty’s sudden transformation, life in the realm was never the same. Irrational and cruel, she became the true tyrant of the lands. As if she was truly heartless.

The Heartless Queen is already available for download via the link in the pinned post (The pre-supported version will be available after print tests)