The Queens Scepter
Alan Michaels
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Elizabeth was a headstrong child who merely wanted to grab what she could out of the life she led. If something was fun, then that was good enough. Her nine years of life had to this point passed uneventfully, as she sought entertainment where she could find it and to heck with other peoples' expectations. Others, however, didn't agree with her views. After being confined to her room with her cat in tow one too many times, her pet cat decided that she needed a lesson on empathy, so Elizabeth found herself transported to another world populated by giant mice, cats, lizards, and spiders. The mice took her arrival as a sign and made her the queen of their kingdom.At first Elizabeth believed it a dream come true, but the realities of being a ruler turned out to be far different than her preconceived notions. Everyone wanted her attention, wanted her decisions, and wanted her help. She spent every day listening to supplicants, keeping a leash on over-zealous soldiers, and just trying to keep order in a city of chaos. A life of her own was becoming a thing of the past.Even worse, an ancient enemy was rising in the east. A swarm of giant spiders led by a queen bent on vengeance was determined to wipe the mice from the face of the earth forever, along with anyone else who got in their way.Elizabeth faced not only the end the easy life she was used to, but the utter destruction of her adopted people as well. But she was a stubborn child...