Chapter 1

THE Princess IN BLACK

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Chapter 1 Princess Magnolia was having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower. The hot chocolate was hot. The scones were sweet. The breeze from the window was warm and wishy. "How lovely of you to visit," said Princess Magnolia. "And unexpected."

"I love to meet people in their own homes," said Duchess Wigtower. "I always uncover secrets." "Secrets?" said Princess Magnolia. "Yes, secrets," said Duchess Wigtower. "Hidden messes, skeletons in closets, that sort of thing." "Closets?" said Princess Magnolia. The hot chocolate burned her lip. The breeze knocked her curls into her face. She was no longer enjoying herself.

"You seem so prim and perfect." Duchess Wigtower leaned forward. "But everyone has a secret." Princess Magnolia brushed crumbs off her frilly pink dress. She hoped she didn't look nervous. Because she did indeed have a secret. A huge secret. A secret she didn't want anyone to uncover. Especially not the nosy duchess.

Just then, Princess Magnolia's glitter-stone ring rang. The monster alarm, thought Princess Magnolia. Not now! "What was that ringing sound?" asked Duchess Wigtower. "A bird?" said Princess Magnolia. She wished her ring's ring sounded anything like a bird. It didn't.