Bedtime Stories

Goddess' Curse: Human Happiness

Once upon a time, in a realm of gods and goddesses, there was a radiant and powerful deity named Aria. She was known as the Goddess of Love and Beauty, her enchanting presence captivating the hearts of all who beheld her. Aria possessed a heart full of compassion and a genuine desire to bring joy to others.

Among the many who fell under her spell was a mortal man named Damien. He was a skilled craftsman, gifted in both artistry and intellect. Damien and Aria's paths crossed one fateful day, and their connection was instantaneous. Love blossomed between them, their souls entwined in a passionate romance.

For years, Aria and Damien lived in perfect harmony, their love growing stronger with each passing day. Aria bore two beautiful children, the embodiment of their divine and mortal union. The family was blissfully content, cherishing their love and the life they had built together.

However, unknown to Aria, Damien harbored a secret envy. He yearned for the immortality and power that his beloved possessed. Driven by jealousy and a thirst for greatness, he hatched a wicked plan to strip Aria of her divinity.

One night, as Aria slept, Damien summoned dark forces and ancient rituals. He called upon the gods themselves, pleading for the means to take away her godhood. The deities, sensing his malicious intent, saw through Damien's facade and realized the true nature of his desires.

The gods, determined to teach Damien a lesson and protect Aria's innate goodness, granted his request in an unexpected way. They stripped Aria of her immortality, turning her into a mortal human being. However, they also bestowed upon her a divine curse: every man she encountered would be filled with disgust and disdain towards her, a reflection of the pain and betrayal she had experienced at the hands of Damien.

When Aria awoke, she was no longer a goddess. Her once luminous appearance had faded, leaving her with an ordinary human visage. Her heart broke when she discovered her children, who had once been her source of boundless joy, had vanished without a trace. Damien, consumed by guilt and fear, had taken them away, hiding them from Aria's reach.

Alone and broken, Aria embarked on a journey of self-discovery. The world, which had once adored her, now rejected her. Every man she encountered recoiled in disgust, their hearts hardened by an invisible force. Aria faced rejection and isolation at every turn, her spirit growing weary.

But within the depths of her pain, Aria found strength. She realized that her true worth lay not in the adoration of others, but in her own self-acceptance and love. She delved deep into her own soul, nurturing the embers of her divine essence that still lingered within her.

Aria discovered a hidden talent for healing, both physical and emotional. She devoted herself to helping those who were shunned and marginalized by society, extending her love and compassion to all who needed it. Through her acts of kindness, she began to find purpose and fulfillment, despite the hardships she faced.

Years passed, and Aria's name became synonymous with hope and resilience. The people she had touched with her selfless acts started to see beyond her cursed exterior, recognizing the beauty of her spirit within. Men no longer recoiled in disgust, but instead felt inspired by her strength and unwavering determination.

In time, Aria's children, now grown, learned the truth about their origins and the cruelty their father had inflicted upon their mother. Filled with remorse, they sought out Aria, longing to be reunited. Aria, having embraced her solitude and the joy she had found within herself, welcomed them.