Day 4: Retelling and rewriting

Retell for a classic or famous love story, like in classic novels, tales or even movies! You can either change the beginning, the ending or even its famous detail.

Wordcount: 500 words

FreeTheLGBT, 

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Once upon a time, far across the lands enriched with farms, there lived a young lad, as handsome as a Prince. Living in a small hut, he was the youngest of all. His father, a merchant was the most loving towards him while the rest of the clan hated him to the core. Charmer was well known for his beauty among women and his helping nature among men. His brothers who always had the greed for luxuries hated him as he was satisfied with what he had.

On the farthest corner in the woods, there lived a wicked witch cursed to be a beast, ravishing animals and slaughtering handsome lads. His wicked brothers on hearing about the beast tricked Charmer to visit the castle, on the pretext of collecting antiques for his father's trade. Trusting his brothers, he rode on his horse on a cold winter day. The wolves howled and the winds whispered a warning to return. Though his heart thumped in fear, he rode as fast he could, to complete the task at the earliest.

Standing in front of the huge wooden castle doors, he raised his hands to knock. The doors opened before he could as if they were waiting for him. In he stepped and murmured a hello at the empty halls. As the echoes died down, he was shoved to the ground by an unknown force. Struggling for breath he opened his eyes to witness the evilest eyes. He shuddered under her hold while her breath hitched gazing at the most alluring eyes.

For a fleeting moment, the evil in her vanished and she wished to be loved and cherished. Her hold loosened and their eyes met again. But this time, he had felt the beauty lurking deep down. Both felt a strong pull towards each other and their desires screamed to be unleashed. His hands traced her cheeks and landed on her hips. She shivered under his touch, goosebumps creeping their way up. Forgetting the world around them, they inched closer and closer until their noses brushed against each other.

With every stroke of his finger, each inch of her evil was vanishing and she was turning into a gorgeous lady. Mesmerized by the depth and purity in her eyes, he neared her lips, aching to make her his. Drawn by unknown love, she reciprocated his kiss. As their lips met, a radiant light glowed and the wicked witch turned into a gorgeous princess. The haunted castle transformed into a beautiful castle. They broke the kiss and gazed at each other, smiling wide in happiness.

The whole woodsbrightened, gardens blossomed with lovely flowers and birds chirped in gay. Andfrom then on, the lad and the Princess lived a happily ever after in the castle,ruling a new kingdom.

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Word Count: 466 words