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Challenge of the Week #56: Write the beginning of a story about a tyrannical king who threatens the entire realm. The most masterfully written piece, as voted and determined by the Prose team, will be crowned winner and receive $100. Quality beats quantity, always, but numbers make things easier for our judges, so share, share, share with friends, family, and connections. #ProseChallenge #getlit #itslit
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A Kingdom of Believers
Standing over his brother, the dagger still dripping the royal blood, he knew his plan was going to work. He dropped the dagger beside the dead king and skulked back to his room to wait. The knock on his door would come in the morning. The knock wouldn't be for what he just did, but rather, it would be for who he would become. As the king had no heirs, he was next in line for the throne. Finally, he would be able to fulfill the prophesy and eliminate the nonbelievers. The faithful would be looking to him and he knew he couldn't let them down. His reign begins now.