Crown of Thorns: An Apothecary Diaries Inspired Tale

Poison. Secrets. A reckless prince who just took an arrow for you. You’re a hunted herbalist hiding in the palace, stitching up servants with stolen knowledge—until you uncover a duke’s plot to poison the royal family. Including him… the arrow-shielding, smirking Prince Lysander, who now claims you as his personal servant just to spite the court. But royal corridors are vipers’ nests. The duke’s assassins lurk. The spymaster watches. And every passing day, the poison in the king’s veins works deeper. Will you: • Flee and let the kingdom burn? • Trust the prince who’s literally your worst patient? • Or blackmail them all and take the throne yourself? (Careful. He might help.) The palace is a powder keg—and you’re holding the flame. 🔥 ————— AUTO CARD ENABLED! This story is loosely based on The Apothecary Diaries! A prince who becomes obsessed with a lowly servant with a brilliant mind for herbs and poisons and medical practices and the herbalist (you) who can’t decide if he’s charming or going to be the death of you. There’s mystery and conflict built right in, allowing you to jump right in to adventure and also Lysander’s absolute nonsense. Please let me know what you think of this one! Comments are always appreciated! ❤️ Enjoy!