Your story about a narcissistic, cowardly, insecure, cruel king who has the magical ability to tell lies that people believe may, unfortunately, turn out to be a fable for your times, as such stories often do. Cruelty is never new; but also, heroism is real. As you see the people in the real world around you finding their voices and their strength in opposition to cruelty and thoughtlessness, you will want to write more characters who are doing the same. Maybe it can become a positive feedback loop?
