(A powerful story of royal secrecy derived directly from and inspired by the Crab Nebula.)
In a world of royal intrigue and hidden agendas, The Buckingham Plot unfolds within the opulent yet shadowy corridors of Buckingham Palace. The story begins with Queen Charlotte, who, in a moment of solitude, unknowingly sips from a cup laced with belladonna—a poison that offers no taste but promises swift oblivion. As she drifts into unconsciousness, her fate is sealed by the hands of an enigmatic maid whose true identity remains shrouded in mystery.
Meanwhile, the woman now known as Queen Eleanor meticulously orchestrates this dark plot from the shadows. Clad in a striking navy dress adorned with a raven pin, she entrusts Harlan Grey—a man of few words but lethal intent—with the task of ensuring Charlotte's demise. With chilling precision, he is instructed to execute his plan quietly and cleanly; should the poison fail, he must resort to more intimate methods to ensure her disappearance.
As night descends upon London and the palace succumbs to darkness due to flickering lights, Harlan makes his move. In a hushed atmosphere where history hangs heavy in the air, he enters Charlotte’s chamber and executes his grim duty without resistance or sound. Wrapped in linen sheets and carried away through secret tunnels into a waiting courier van—her absence cloaked under diplomatic immunity—Charlotte vanishes before dawn breaks.
The following day, an official statement claims that Queen Charlotte has retreated for personal reflection in the Highlands. This narrative satisfies the press for a time until whispers of doubt arise—questions that linger like ghosts among those who seek truth amidst deception. The Buckingham Plot invites readers into a labyrinthine tale where power plays are deadly and trust is but an illusion.
