Bride of Bluebeard (A fairytale Retelling - Book 1)

My parents hoped I was born like my sister, gifted with white magic. Me? I was cursed. Well, breaking out with scales could only be a curse, right? I'm not even sure if I am human or a monster.

This curse was a means to save my life when I was an infant. Yet, I often feel it has been a lifetime punishment for being born. Sometimes I can't help but think it would've been better if my father hadn't tried to save me... I wouldn't be spending my life looking like a freak. I want to be normal. Instead, I have to hide my curse--hide in my room and watch other people live normal lives from outside my window. If I do go out, I can feel the stares from people, always watching me and when I walk by, they shove their children into their houses as if my curse is contagious. I wish I could just leave... be a hermit living in the forest somewhere.

My sister and I used to be close. I avoid her most of the time. She's always trying to make me feel normal and instead, I just get annoyed. Then she went missing. She and father are the only ones who see past my curse. I am worried about her and I miss her. I have to find her and tell her that I'm sorry for being rude. I regret that I didn't spend as much time with her and if anything has happened to her... I'd hate myself even more.

Maybe I am a monster...