2023 Halloween short story honorable mention 🏅
In the shadowy corridors of a Victorian mansion, echoes of a forbidden love story emerge from the depths of the past. "Shadows of Forbidden Love" invites you to embark on a haunting journey where the lines between reality and the supernatural blur, and the essence of a timeless romance is unveiled.
🥀 Synopsis:
In the heart of the mansion, a writer unravels the mysteries that lay dormant for centuries. As the night deepens, the ghosts of a bygone era guide the writer through the tragic love story of clandestine lovers. With each step, the writer uncovers the hidden chambers, antique mirrors reflecting the echoes of forbidden encounters, and the traces of love notes concealed in the drawers.
🌙 Chapters:
Birth of Forbidden Love: A mysterious encounter leads to an illicit love affair that defies societal norms.
The Blossom of Forbidden Love: The blooming passion between a noblewoman and a servant, battling against the constraints of society.
The End of Forbidden Love: Confronting the challenges posed by families and society, the lovers face a heart-wrenching separation.
Night and Ghosts: The writer delves into the mansion's enigmatic chambers, guided by the ghosts, unraveling the climax of the love story.
Freedom of Spirits and the Writer's Revenge: The culmination where the spirits find liberation, and the writer seeks closure and revenge for the mansion's painful secrets.
💌 Love Letter:
Immerse yourself in the poignant love letter exchanged between the star-crossed lovers. Witness their passion and longing, trapped within the walls of a forbidden era.
🖋️ Author's Note:
Join the journey, where love defies the boundaries set by society, and spirits seek their freedom. Will the writer find solace and closure, or will the ghosts of the mansion continue to whisper their tales of forbidden love?
Embark on this atmospheric journey on Wattpad, where the past and present converge in a
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Excerpt:
"Ask me nicely." His sultry voice twists my stomach in the best of ways.
"Wha- what do you mean?" I mentally kick myself for allowing his power to rule me.
This only builds his ego.
He leans forward towards my face, his nose barely touching mine.
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What did I want? Oh! That's right, I wanted to leave.
"I would like to leave." I take a step back from him so I can focus.
A special thank you to Anulekha Kashyap for creating this beautiful book cover!
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