[Ep27] A princess's passion and jealousy are realized in the king's arena as she holds her lover's fate in her hands.  Original story by Frank R. Stockton. Editing and narration by Jonathan Marsh.Episodes such as this, with "Zzz" in the title, are designed to be more enjoyable for anyone looking to fall asleep. There is less music and sound effects to avoid anything that might startle you awake!XXXXXXXXXXXXTap here to text the show and say hello!Support the showAfterlight Fictions is a podcast for enjoying fables, myths and melodies from a variety of styles and genres. Whether you are looking for a spark in imagination, a relaxing voice to end the day, or a guide to help enter your dreamland - Afterlight Fictions is here when you need it.Don't miss out on the official newsletter!Email the show at [email protected] podcast artwork created with Canva.Individual episode artwork generated with Microsoft Copilot.Recurring Pond5 MusicIntro – Hollywood Fairy Tale Logo by StereophoneZzz Intro – Fairy Tale Piano Logo by SoundRoseOutro – Scary Fairy Tale Magic Land by ExclusiveSound