A Boy Who Wanted To Be A Cinderella
The Boy Who Wanted to Be Cinderella" is a heartwarming and magical ten-part story about Ivo, a kind-hearted young man who dreams of finding his prince in a world where such love is unspoken. Growing up in a society that expects him to follow tradition, Ivo struggles with loneliness and self-doubt, longing for a fairytale that mirrors his own heart's desires. One summer, he meets George-a charming and compassionate young man-by the lake, and for the first time, Ivo feels the possibility of love. But as fate would have it, George is bound by duty to marry a woman, leaving Ivo heartbroken and questioning whether he will ever find the love he dreams of. Just as he begins to lose hope, a mysterious blue fairy appears, guiding him through a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and courage. When a grand ball is announced to find the young prince's future wife, Ivo sneaks into the palace, unaware that his final test-and his greatest transformation-awaits. This story is not just about love but about embracing one's true self despite fear, judgment, and societal expectations. With elements of fairytales and reality intertwined, The Boy Who Wanted to Be Cinderella is a tale of hope, identity, and the enduring power of dreams.
Chapter One: The Boy Who Dreamed Of A Prince
Ivo, the youngest of four siblings, always knew he was different. With his delicate appearance and innocent heart, he longed not for a princess, but for a prince. Though teased by family and misunderstood by adults, Ivo remained true to his dream. One night, a mysterious blue fairy appeared in his room, promising to help him find his prince — but warned it would be a lonely and challenging journey. Filled with hope, Ivo held tightly to the belief that one day, love in the form he dreamed of would be possible.
Chapter Two: The Lake And The Stranger
At eighteen, Ivo is a gentle soul who longs for love but has quietly resigned himself to a life of solitude. Hidden from the world’s expectations, he finds peace by a secret lake — until one summer morning, a chance encounter with a carefree stranger named George awakens a spark of joy and hope he thought he'd lost. In George’s playful warmth, Ivo glimpses the possibility that he might not be alone after all.
Chapter 3: A Birthday Wish and a Box of Chocolate
As Ivo’s connection with George grows, so does his quiet yearning — and his fear that the world may never accept it. A tender birthday evening gift offers a glimmer of hope, yet Ivo remains caught between joy and doubt. Beneath the stars, he makes a silent wish: for love that can live in the open, and a heart no longer burdened by longing.
Chapter 4: Truths Unspoken
As the kingdom stirs with rumours of a royal bride search, Ivo and George grow closer — their friendship deepening into something tender but unspoken. When George reveals he must marry out of duty, Ivo hides his heartbreak behind quiet support. That night, with his mother’s gentle comfort, Ivo faces the ache of unrequited love and decides to protect himself — by giving up on love altogether.
Chapter 5: The Grand Ball
As the long-awaited royal ball approaches, Ivo — still quietly grieving — finds a spark of hope flickering within. When his childhood friend Tom invites him to the event, it marks a quiet but courageous step out of isolation. Though his heart still carries pain, Ivo dares to enter a world of music, wonder, and possibility — unaware that this night may change everything.
Chapter 6: The Curtain Falls
As Ivo sneaks into the castle for the grand ball, a surprising reunion with the magical blue fairy changes everything. Still heartbroken over George, Ivo is suddenly told he has passed the test — the test of staying true to who he is, even in pain. Now, a final transformation awaits. But to receive his reward, he must face fear, judgement, and reveal his true self in front of the world. This chapter is a turning point in Ivo’s journey — of courage, queerness, and becoming.
Chapter 7: Running From Love
At the prince’s grand ball, Ivo’s secret is unexpectedly exposed — and with it, a shocking truth: George, the man he once loved in silence, is actually Prince Erwin. But the longed-for reunion turns to heartbreak as Ivo is publicly humiliated and overwhelmed by shame. Just when it seems love might break under pressure, Erwin chooses truth, boldly standing up for Ivo and their love before the entire court. Yet Ivo, still haunted by years of rejection, runs — torn between the dream he once held and the fear he was taught to feel. This chapter confronts the deep wounds of queer shame and the courage it takes to believe that love — even your own — is worth standing for.
Chapter 8: Two Mothers, One Hope
After the ball, Prince Erwin’s truth is revealed to the world — he longs for a prince, not a princess. As whispers turn into a movement, love begins to reshape the kingdom. But behind closed doors, both Erwin and Ivo are brokenhearted, retreating into silence. It takes the courage of two mothers — one a Queen, the other a commoner — to begin the healing. United by love for their sons, they come together not in status, but in shared hope. This chapter is a turning point — a quiet revolution of love, truth, and the power of mothers to change the course of fate.
Chapter 9: The Meeting at the Lake
In a powerful moment of fate and healing, Ivo and Prince Erwin are unknowingly led back to the lake — the place where their story began. Each weighed down by grief, doubt, and longing, they’re brought face to face once more. Their reunion is emotional and raw, watched quietly by their mothers, who offer love and blessing. With old wounds laid bare and unspoken truths finally shared, the two young men rediscover the courage to step toward each other, no longer as hidden versions of themselves, but as two hearts ready to love out loud. It’s a chapter of quiet revolution — not just for Ivo and Erwin, but for all those who have ever dreamed of being seen, chosen, and loved exactly as they are.
Chapter 10: The Blessing
In the final chapter of The Boy Who Wanted to Be Cinderella, Ivo and Erwin’s love receives the kingdom’s blessing — but not without one last surprise. As the blue fairy reveals his true form, we learn that the final test of love was never magical, but human: the courage to be true to yourself and each other. With two brave mothers by their side and a kingdom forever changed, Ivo and Erwin step into a future shaped by love, truth, and freedom.
