Exposed Kings is an original story, that I started developing in spring 2023 while concurrently creating the "Checkmate" Illustration. The story follows young teen Theodore as he navigates the grief of losing his mother, while struggling to connect with his distant and also mourning father, Anthony. After sent to boarding school for the school year, Theodore meets dragon Amadeus, an avid chess player, who helps Theo work through his loss.  

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I hope to someday fully illustrate this story as a graphic novel using watercolor.