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The Virgin

A FolkTale

By Ms RPublished 2 years ago 2 min read
The Virgin
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Eva was born in a family in Mexico where no woman is allowed to have sexual intercourse before marriage. People in their town hated their family and they were named "The Family Of Virgins". Eva was a beautiful and virtuous woman who lived in a small village. She was known for her piety and devotion to the Virgin Mary. Eva is known for her beauty, kindness, and devotion to her faith. One day, a wealthy and powerful man in the village became infatuated with Eva and tried to seduce her. However, Eva remained steadfast in her commitment to her faith and refused his advances.

Angered by Eva's rejection, the man spread malicious rumors about her, tarnishing her reputation in the community. Despite this, Eva continued to lead a virtuous life, earning her the nickname "Eva the Virgin" among the villagers.

One day, a group of bandits attacks the village, causing chaos and fear among the villagers. The bandits demand that the villagers hand over their most valuable possessions, including their daughters. Terrified, the villagers comply with the bandits' demands.

When the bandits approach Eva's home, her parents offer her to them to protect their family and belongings. However, Eva refuses to go with the bandits, declaring that she will remain pure and untouched, like a virgin. Inspired by her courage and unwavering faith, the villagers rally behind Eva, refusing to let the bandits take her.

As time passed, a drought plagued the village, causing crops to wither and people to suffer. Desperate for relief, the villagers turned to Eva, believing that her purity and devotion could bring about divine intervention. Eva prayed fervently to the Virgin Mary for rain and salvation for her people.

Moved by Eva's unwavering faith and selflessness, the Virgin Mary appeared to her in a vision. With her hands extended towards the sky, the Virgin Mary brought forth a miraculous rainstorm that ended the drought and restored prosperity to the village.

From that day on, Eva was venerated as "La Virgen de la Esperanza" or "The Virgin of Hope" by the villagers, who regarded her as a symbol of faith, purity, and salvation. The story of Eva the Virgin continues to be shared as a testament to the power of faith and the importance of remaining true to one's beliefs, even in the face of adversity.

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Ms R

I love writing stories because they always make me feel better so i turned my talent into something i can use to make money. Please subscribe and support me so that i can help my family out. God bless you!

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  • Anna 2 years ago

    Beautiful story! Well done!😊

  • “M”2 years ago

    You write beautifully. I have some stories and poems. I would be happy if you would take a look and subscribe

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    New subscriber here. I loved your story ♡

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