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3252. Fate in the forest © Bruce Goodman 30 June 2025 |
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Melusina happened to be Lucinda’s horrible stepmother. She had just finished abandoning Lucinda in the dark and dangerous forest where she would be attacked by hyenas and other voracious carnivores. She was well pleased with her efforts. It had been a long time planning, and now the deed was done. Lucinda was gone forever. It was then that Melusina realized she was lost. The sharp thorns of the climbing vines held her back from pursuing the path. She realized she had forgotten what direction she was facing. She started to call out. That simply attracted the curiosity of the wild animals. They surrounded Melusina making terrifying growls. And then they ate her. Back to Index Next Story Previous Story |