The Village in the woods
Once upon a time... there lived a beautiful prince, he lived upon a hill in a large castle. "Um," a voice suddenly called out, "I'm pretty sure it's a princess. The story always says it's a princess" My head snapped up from the blank book in my hand to look at the group of children gathered on the rug looking at me to see who spoke, which one of these- ah, right... Of course, Acu spoke out. It's always Acu who corrects people, I thought while looking at his raised hand. "I know that it's princess" I lie, prompting him to put his hand down, "I was... uh... testing you." In fact, I have no clue if it's a prince or a princess. I've only ever read this story once. I only (kinda) remember the beginning. I don't even really understand why I was chosen to be the temporary storyteller. I don't know how to write, let alone tell, my own stories. I clear my throat and withdraw from my thoughts "if I may continue the story?" I asked Acu. "Sure," he replied with a shrug.