Pretender | A Prince At War

Pretender | Chapter Two | A Dark Urban Fantasy SerialA battle won.A kingdom starving.And the terrible weight of being responsible for both.In this episode of Tales Under A Broken Sky, we return to Pretender.Former Prince Cassian has secured a crucial victory, tightening his grip on the heartland of the empire. But triumph brings no peace. War has hollowed out the countryside. Disease and hunger spread through emptied towns, while the usurper conscripts relentlessly, stripping whole communities of their young and their hope.Despite Cassian’s efforts to aid his people, every advance seems only to deepen their suffering.As threats gather from within his own ranks and beyond the borders of his campaign, the fragile future of the kingdom hangs in the balance. Winter is fast approaching, and Cassian is forced to confront a truth no ruler escapes.Some victories cost more than they give.Pretender is a slow-burn dark fantasy about leadership under pressure, the cruelty of impossible choices, and what happens when doing your best is no longer enough. Expect war-worn landscapes, moral fatigue, and the creeping realization that reclaiming a throne does not mean saving a nation.If you’re drawn to fallen rulers, fractured empires, and stories that unravel through sacrifice and consequence, this chapter is for you.Follow the show for more original horror and dark fantasy, released every two weeks.Content Warning: Violence, Bloodshed, Death, GoreTable of Contents:PrologueChapter One - Biting The HandChapter Two - A Royal VictoryTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:50 - A Royal Victory00:24:14 - Background Discussion00:27:36 - Listener Support