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The Curse of the Black-Skinned Monster;

A Tale of Terror and Triumph

By Abbas AliPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
Monster..

In the heart of a mysterious forest, there lived a terrifying monster. No one knew where it came from or how it came to be, but all who ventured into the forest spoke of its monstrous roar and the ground trembling beneath its feet.

The monster was born from a curse that was placed upon the land by an ancient and powerful witch. She had been wronged by the people who lived in the nearby city, So, she weaved a spell that would create a creature so terrifying that it would strike fear into the hearts of all who saw it. The spell called forth all of the darkness and malice that existed within the forest, and it coalesced into a single being - the monster.

The monster was massive, with skin as black as night and eyes that glowed red like the embers of a fire. It had razor-sharp claws and teeth that could crush boulders. The ground shook when it walked, and its roar was like thunder. It was a creature of pure destruction, and it had only one purpose - to destroy the city and all who lived there.

The city was unaware of the monster's existence, until one fateful day when it emerged from the forest. The people were going about their daily lives when they suddenly heard a deafening roar. They looked up and saw the monster towering above them, its red eyes glowing with malice.

The monster began to attack the city with a ferocity that was unmatched. It smashed buildings with its massive claws and devoured anyone who dared to stand in its way. The people tried to fight back, but their weapons were no match for the monster's thick hide. They were like insects to it, easily crushed and devoured.

The city was in chaos. Families were torn apart, homes were destroyed, and the streets were filled with the screams of the dying. The monster was relentless, and it seemed as though nothing could stop it.

But there was one person who refused to give up. Her name was Elara, and she was a powerful witch. She had been studying the ancient texts, and she believed that she had found a way to break the curse and defeat the monster.

Elara gathered a group of brave warriors and set out to the forest. They battled their way through the dark and twisted trees, facing all manner of monsters and beasts along the way. But finally, they reached the heart of the forest, where the monster lay.

The monster was waiting for them, its red eyes burning with hatred. But Elara was not afraid. She stepped forward and began to chant an ancient incantation. The words of the spell were like a fire, burning with power and intensity.

The monster roared in rage as the spell took hold. Its skin began to crack and peel, revealing a bright light beneath. The monster let out a final roar, and then it was no more. The curse was broken, and the city was saved.

Elara and her warriors returned to the city as heroes. The people were overjoyed, and they threw a great feast in their honor. The city was rebuilt, and the people lived in peace and prosperity once more. And Elara, the witch who had saved them all, was remembered as a legend, a symbol of hope in the darkest of times.

However, the peace in the city was not meant to last forever. As time passed, the people began to forget the terror of the monster and the sacrifice of Elara and her warriors. They became complacent and stopped practicing the ancient magic that had kept the curse at bay. And as they forgot, the curse began to stir once again.

It started with small things, like strange creatures appearing in the forest and crops failing. But soon, the nightmares of the past became a reality once more. The monster returned, more powerful and vengeful than before. It rampaged through the city, destroying everything in its path.

The people panicked, and there seemed to be no hope. But then, a young girl stepped forward. Her name was Lyra, and she was the granddaughter of Elara. She had grown up hearing the stories of her grandmother and the monster, and she was determined to finish what Elara had started.

Lyra set out to the forest, accompanied by a small group of warriors. Like her grandmother before her, she faced all manner of monsters and beasts on her journey to the heart of the forest. But unlike her grandmother, she also faced something else - the memories of those who had been lost in the first attack of the monster.

Lyra reached the heart of the forest where the monster lay, and she began to chant the ancient incantation. The monster roared in rage, but this time, it was different. The memories of those who had been lost was infused in the spell, and it was stronger than ever before. The monster let out a final roar, and then it was no more. The curse was finally broken, and the city was saved.

Lyra and her warriors returned to the city as heroes. But this time, the people did not forget. They built a memorial for Elara and all those who had been lost, and they established a school of magic to keep the ancient incantations alive. And thus, the city was able to live in peace and prosperity forevermore.

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Abbas Ali

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