A young girl sat gracefully atop a majestic white unicorn, her flowing hair cascading in the wind. The unicorn's mane shimmered like silver under the sunlight as it trotted along the lush green path leading toward a towering castle in the distance.

She stared out of the grand window, her gaze lost in the darkening night, the world outside still and silent. The halls of the castle seemed empty, the once-vibrant echoes of laughter and music now distant memories. She had waited for what felt like an eternity, hoping for the arrival of the prince who had promised to come.