The Beast and the Rose
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  • Reads 81
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  • Parts 7
  • Time 55m
Ongoing, First published Dec 04, 2022
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young Princess lived in a shining castle, and although she had everything her heart desired, the Princess was spoiled, selfish, and unkind.

Then, one night, an old beggar woman came to the castle and offered a simple silver mirror in return for shelter from the bitter cold.

Repulsed by her haggard appearance, the Princess sneered at the gift and turned the old woman away.

But the beggar warned the Princess not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within.
And when the Princess dismissed her again, the old woman's ugliness melted away to reveal a beautiful Enchantress.

The Princess tried to apologize, but it was too late, for the Enchantress had seen that there was no love in her heart, and as punishment, she transformed the Princess into a hideous Beast and placed a powerful spell on the castle and all who lived there.

Meanwhile, miles away, on the outskirts of a tiny village, a man wonders if anyone could learn to love his cursed form.

~

A story in which the enchanted rose is a cursed man, and the Beast is a lonely and angry woman. Will they help lift the others curse? Or will they drag one another deeper into despair?
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