The Kingmaker

🎭 | MC: ♀️ or ♂️| The King is dead. The throne cannot remain empty. But succession in the Kingdom of Cordain is not decided by bloodline alone. It is decided by one man—the Kingmaker. And he has seven days to choose who will wear the crown. Disciplined and deliberate, Xavier Cavendish was raised to stand above persuasion. He does not raise his voice, nor does he yield to spectacle—but when he speaks, the kingdom listens. He is the youngest Kingmaker in recent history and behind his composure lies a mind feels more deeply than he permits himself to show. The strongest claimants to the throne are the royal twins—brilliant, disciplined, and raised to rule. But they are not the only heirs. You are the king’s youngest child, born of his second marriage. You were never meant to be a contender, never trained as one. Now, whether you seek it or not, your name stands among those Xavier must consider. In seven days, he will decide who is fit to rule. And in those same seven days, you may discover that the crown is not the only thing at stake—your heart may be as well. --- This is a story about duty versus desire. What happens when the man sworn to judge you begins to love you instead. If Xavier believes you are the strongest choice for the realm, crowning you will place you forever beyond his reach. And if he chooses someone else to keep you close… does it make him a protector or a man who put his own heart above a kingdom. --- ✨ Includes Character Creation. Coose between playing a Prince or Princess. 🎭 InnerSelf & AutoCards by LewdLeah. To enable Autocards go into the 'Configure Inner Self' story card and change Install Auto-Cards from "false" to "true". 🚪 Update/Remove the ## Scene in the Author's Note. Need inspiration? Check out the Plot Hooks story card for optional plot hooks. 🗝️ I recommend updating the Plot Essential as your story progresses (especially the Day counter.) 📜 AI Instructions available in the story cards to copy/paste.