The Tale of Despereaux

"Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning. Tell Gregory a story. Make some light."

There is those hearts, reader, that never mend again once they are broken. Or if they do mend, they heal themselves is a crooked and lopsided way, as if sewn together by a careless craftsman.

When you are a king, you may make as many ridiculous laws as you like. That is what being a king is all about.

Reader, nothing is sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name. Nothing.

And hope is like love... a ridiculous, wonderful, powerful thing.

The world is dark and light is precious. Come closer, dear reader. You must trust me. I am telling you a story.

Reader, you may ask this question; in fact, you must ask this question: Is it ridiculous for a very small, sickly, big-eared mouse to fall in love with a beautiful human princess named Pea?

The answer is... yes. Of course, it's ridiculous.

Love is ridiculous.