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Cinderella Story : Cinders and Steel in a Tale of Role Reversal

Classic fairy tale with a twist

By Gitesh SharmaPublished 2 years ago 2 min read
Cinderella Story : Cinders and Steel in a Tale of Role Reversal
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Cinders was a young guy who lived in a realm where magic and wonder were everyday. He had a reputation for being gentle, having a passion for animals, and having the uncanny ability to fix anything across the realm. Nevertheless, despite his abilities, Cinders was forced to serve as a servant in his own house.

Lords Montague and Roderick, his stepfather and two stepbrothers, belonged to the affluent upper class. While Cinders was consigned to the background, attending to their every need, they delighted in the attention and admiration that came along with their opulent existence.

One day, word traveled across the country that the royal palace would host a spectacular ball. It was believed that the energetic and independent Princess Seraphina looked for a spouse who held the same ideals and goals. Cinders yearned to go to the ball in secret, but his stepfamily scoffed at the entire thought.

Cinders would go to the enchanted woodland that surrounding the house in his moments of seclusion. Here he encountered Elara, the Keeper of Secrets, a mysterious elderly woman who introduced herself. Elara gave Cinders a gift—a shimmering robe that gave him the look of a nobleman—in recognition of his desire for change.

Cinders approached the palace under the alias "Steel" with renewed assurance and tenacity. He and Princess Seraphina were attracted to one another like magnets at the ball. As the evening went on, they found themselves exchanging hopes, aspirations, and laughing as their talks continued to flow with ease.

Cinders was reminded of Elara's advice when the clock struck midnight. After saying goodbye to Princess Seraphina, he left the palace, taking only one silver cufflink with him. Seraphina determined to track out the enigmatic stranger after being attracted by him.

Days passed into weeks as rumors about who the mysterious "Steel" was swept the realm. Princess Seraphina planned a lavish celebration where the silver cufflink would act as the key to her heart because she was determined to learn the truth. Lords and gentlemen from all over the world tried to wear the cufflink, but Roderick, Cinders' stepbrother, yanked it onto his wrist and destroyed it.

Seraphina requested to know where "Steel" might be located among the commotion. She found Cinders' humble home using the pieces of the cufflink as a guide. Seraphina confronted the lies of Cinders' stepfamily and declared her intention to wed the guy who actually possessed the silver cufflink. She requested Cinders to be her life mate with firm conviction and affection in her eyes.

Cinders and Seraphina were wed in a grand event that broke free from convention. As kings of the kingdom, they worked to break down social barriers and promote equality, kindness, and compassion. As he devoted himself to treating the kingdom's actual and symbolic wounds, Cinders' talent for repair took on new significance. Seraphina won the hearts of the people with her leadership, insight, and contagious energy, establishing a peaceful world where each person's talents were cherished.

As a result, the Cinders and Steel story has been passed down through the centuries. Their love tale defied expectations and demonstrated that the ties of the heart are stronger than social norms. Cinders and Steel sparked a spark that permanently altered the kingdom's fate in a world where roles were reversed and aspirations took flight.

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