| curse's shadow |
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Last published Sat, Aug 30, 2025
They whisper of an ancient legend...
High in the forgotten skies above the world, where the wind howls like a mourning spirit and clouds crown the jagged peaks of Mount Vulcanos, a presence waits.
They say a towering figure dwells there-twice the height of any man, cloaked in shadows, faceless save for a pair of glowing eyes that pierce the storm.
Those who dare approach the mountain speak of a silhouette rising through the mist, and a wind so fierce it seeks to cast intruders back to the earth.
Then, always, comes the voice-low and steady, yet heavy with warning:
"This is no place for living, leave"
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Original work by: elvian0
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