Serpent and Stone
PaintingTheRosesRed
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  • Reads 11,495
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  • Parts 30
  • Time 4h 6m
PaintingTheRosesRed
Complete, First published Jan 05, 2020
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❛The hero isn't supposed to love the monster...❜

A retelling of the story of Medusa.

Medusa has been cursed since birth, a monster feared and hated by all. Longing to see the world but resigned to her cruel fate, Medusa expects to spend the rest of her days alone on her island, where she cannot hurt anyone. When a wounded soldier suddenly appears on her shores, Medusa begins to wonder if the Fates have another destiny in store for her.
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