Free Fantasy Comedy Short Story – The Duke’s Disastrous Destiny
The Duke’s Disastrous Destiny (And Other Minor Inconveniences)
When Duke Percival of Widdershins receives a prophecy delivered by a goose—yes, an actual goose—he’s assured that greatness awaits him. Or possibly public devourment by said goose. The parchment was rather vague on the details.
Naturally, Percival does what any sensible noble would: he files an official complaint with the Destiny Licensing Bureau. What follows is a most inconvenient quest involving:
• A scribe with suspiciously divine connections
• A sword that meows (budget constraints)
• A tribunal chaired by ecclesiastical poultry
• And a glowing turnip that may or may not be the key to rewriting fate
In a world where destiny is a bureaucratic process—and occasionally a performance art—the Duke must decide whether to surrender to prophecy, run for the hills, or file the world’s first countersuit against Fate itself.
If you enjoy Terry Pratchett’s wit and Monty Python’s absurdity, you’ll love this short, sharp tale of reluctant heroics, uncooperative prophecy, and the reassuring knowledge that someone, somewhere, is having an even stranger week.
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