Summary
The cursed princess, forced to flee from her once-beautiful castle, races through the dense woods with only the faint moonlight guiding her steps. Her heart pounds in her chest, and the weight of her dark secret threatens to crush her every time she breathes. Her curse, a mark that grows with every passing day, is a reminder of the dangerous power she holds — one that her kingdom fears.
Just as her strength begins to waver, a faint glow catches her eye. Drawn to it, she stumbles through the trees until she finds herself in a clearing. In the center, a figure stands. She’s old, her long, tangled hair as wild as the forest itself. The woman’s dark cloak blends into the shadows, but her eyes, glowing with an eerie light, are impossible to ignore.
“I’ve been waiting for you,” the witch whispers, her voice a mix of warning and invitation.
The princess hesitates, but something about the witch feels strangely familiar. The weight of the curse presses harder, and she knows she has no choice but to confront what lies ahead — for answers, for a way out, or perhaps, for a path to redemption.
“Why were you waiting for me?” the princess asks, her voice trembling, yet strong enough to pierce the night.
The witch smiles, her lips curling into a knowing grin. “Because, my dear, you are the key to breaking the curse. But you must be willing to pay the price…”