This story is a prequel to Find Her, Keep Her

William Schaeffer has been living a meager, mundane lifestyle in the late 1980s, and is desperate for some positive change, particularly after a plethora of heartbreaking romantic rejections over the course of his adolescence. It turns out, luck might be in his favor; he discovers a mystical tome, through which he can access an artificial realm that is devoid of life... except for one.

Queen Cocoon, the younger, good sister of Queen Chrysalis, was banished to this realm by the latter herself. She and William hit it off quite well, both finally having a real friend after a long while. They become very close, very soon. In another twist of luck, a newcomer from the human world learns of this, but supports their relationship and is willing to keep the secret, so long as he gets to visit Cocoon's realm often.

However... when these visits to the changeling queen begin to interfere with his daily routine, particularly with the high expectations placed on him, all of William's affiliates become suspicious. And their curiosity could spell trouble for everyone involved, friend or foe...

Rated "mature" for later content planned.

Credit for coverart goes to "Orin331," whose non-commercial vector I altered to resemble my mental image of Queen Cocoon.

Soundtrack guide: green text with link indicates when song begins. Red text indicates when song ends.

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