Mark Berg thought he knew how strange life could get in New York City during the early '90s—until his best friend Joel dropped a bombshell: parallel worlds exist, and Joel’s late mother was a runaway princess from one of them. Now, Joel is heir to the throne of a distant, magical kingdom called Obdrest, and the people of that world want their prince back.

Before Joel can think about ruling anything, he and Mark must face a new challenge: attending a high school in the magic-rich world of Feldaren. For Joel, it’s a chance to learn about his heritage and the political chaos brewing around his family. For Mark, a socially awkward nerd with a love of video games and D&D, it’s the ultimate adventure—a chance to escape the suffocating city and discover if he can be more than the underdog he’s always been.

But life in Feldaren isn’t all fantastical creatures and flying carriages. Political intrigue and ancient rivalries lurk in the hallways of Queen Sara Memorial Academy. As Joel is pulled between the expectations of a prince and the danger surrounding his family’s past, Mark must figure out if he’s meant to stay by his friend’s side—or choose a destiny of his own in a world that might finally accept him.

High school drama, magical mishaps, and a prince’s quest for identity collide in My Best Friend is a Prince from Another World—where the price of loyalty may be measured in more than broken friendships and bad grades.
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Notes:
* The story is cross-posted on Royal Road under the same username
* Character portraits for some of the main characters are linked in the glossary

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Any questions about the world or things I can add to the glossary is also appreciated.