The Doll Of Marble
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Last published Fri, Jan 31, 2025
Awakened by the dying will of a forgotten god, a sentient statue known as the Doll of Marble is cursed with eternal life. Unable to die, she wanders a world that exploits her indestructible form, while centuries of loss and suffering deepen her despair. Even Death denies her, revealing her fate lies beyond its grasp. Bound to an existence without end, she retreats into isolation, a relic of divine hubris waiting for the universe to unravel. Her story is one of immortality, longing, and the search for an end that may never come.
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