Curses

She doesn't want a fairy tale; she wants a storm. A love that devours and leaves scars, as love isn't always sweet. It can be messy and painful, but it's unforgettable.

Cecelia Lavine-Swan always stood apart from the crowd. She never quite managed to keep a grip on her emotions or actions, which led to some strange events in her wake. People whispered that she was a monster or jinxed; her grandmother reassured her that she had inherited blessings from their ancestors. Cecelia dismissed the ideas, attributing them to her grandmother's old age, instead choosing to listen to her mother and stepfather. Everything changed after a mishap with her stepbrother, resulting in her being sent to live with her father and half-sister.

Alec is a person who remains calm and collected, even when the world around him seems to fall into chaos. He approaches situations with an apathetic and calculating mindset, rarely encountering anything that poses a genuine challenge to him. Together, he and his sister possess extraordinary gifts that instill a sense of terror in others; so much so that many prefer to be in his graces, often going out of their way to appease him. Life has always followed a predictable rhythm, one he finds comfort in, unaware of how deeply his sense of normalcy would soon be disrupted.

Their souls, seemingly worlds apart, each comfortable in their own existence, unexpectedly find their paths crossing. Their once-stable lives begin to shift, each challenged by the presence of the other. Confronted with new perspectives, habits, and emotional responses that they never anticipated, they navigate the complexities of a relationship. Both are unsure if these changes signify the beginning of an adventure that will enhance their lives or if they are treading uncharted waters that will lead to chaos and uncertainty. Every encounter is laced with the potential for growth or turmoil, leaving the question: how much can one person influence another - for better or for worse?