The Whispering Shadows of Change

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Mia sought out the wisdom of Ravenswood's elderly mystic, Mrs. Jenkins, who revealed an ancient ritual to break the curse. But the ritual required a terrible choice: Mia would have to give up her own memories of Victor, erasing their love from her mind. Torn, Mia wandered the windswept hills, seeking guidance. The whispers carried the voices of the past, urging her to sacrifice her love for Victor's freedom. As the full moon rose, Mia made her decision. She gathered the ritual materials and stood before the ancient altar, ready to face the unknown. With each whispered word, the curse began to unravel. Victor's eyes, once haunted, now shone bright with a newfound freedom. But as Mia turned to him, her own memories began to fade, like sand between her fingers. She reached out, desperate to hold on, but Victor's face blurred, disappearing into the darkness. "Victor, I ......" Mia's voice trailed off, lost in the whispering winds. 

Word Count - 163 words 

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