Terry L Joiner

Mayhem of the Jester Terry L Joiner

The antagonist of the King is the polygamous, impulsive, short-tempered and depraved ruler of Welshspring, who ruled the country with an iron fist and now wants a jester to entertain his eldest wife who is pregnant with the likely heir to the throne. His knights' search for a jester takes them to the protagonist, a gentleman named Alan, who is a jester in retirement and appears not to remember his past deeds as an entertainer. Following an attempt to escape and against many protestations by Alan's wife that he's not a comedian, they are finally taken before a furious king who orders Alan to perform in his court and in the presence of his wives. The king wants Alan to pull swords from his mouth, while others present in the court, including the queens, cook, and helper all made ridiculous demands of Alan as the king insists he carries them out. However, the latest and youngest of the Queens would have none of it and leaves the court for her room. Alan's attempt to entertain them didn't convince the king, so he cuts Maybell's throat with a knife, and she collapses to the floor and dies, thus setting free a demon that has been held captive in Alan's body for many years. At that time, the eldest Queen goes into labor, and the king dismisses the court and orders everywhere to be cleaned. Now that the evil Jester is free, will anyone be ready for some laughs.