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22:35 Handsome & the Hideous XII The anguish cry was beyond grief and pain, a sound that signalled the end of all hope. Jeremy sprinted into the west wing for the first and last time, the confining castle walls reverberating with the long, sorrowful howl. The bedroom door was open, frantic phantoms pouring in, desperateContinue reading “Handsome & the Hideous part twelve”

22:34 Handsome & the Hideous XI The queen embraced her name as Rose, longing for Handsome’s love, but acts of sexual desire proved not to be enough. He no longer flinched at her looks and enjoyed her company, but if she asked whether he loved her he’d answer reluctantly: ‘I could lie to spare yourContinue reading “Handsome & the Hideous part eleven”

22:33 Handsome & the Hideous X She’d tossed the hat and veil aside, refusing to hide any longer. All was laid bare now, so suffering endless itching was a pointless torment. She kept the dress and gloves on, feeling long-forgotten bashfulness and shame at her previous state of undress. Despite Handsome’s reaction, she was hopefulContinue reading “Handsome & the Hideous part ten”

22:32 Handsome & the Hideous IX He released the knife and jumped away, eager to see her last breath. Instead, she drew out the weapon showing no signs of death. She reached up and removed her veil, revealing the face beneath, she stabbed the knife into the table and smiled to bare her teeth. ‘WillContinue reading “Handsome & the Hideous part nine”

22:31 Handsome & the Hideous VIII The moonlight illuminated the glistening water gushing from the fountain. An opaque darkness announced a waiting figure as Handsome drew near, having circled the grounds to annoy his captures. The ominous shape seemed familiar, starring in jumbled memories from his arrival, a hideous creature standing in the same spot.Continue reading “Handsome & the Hideous part eight”

22:30 Handsome & the Hideous VII Handsome woke, confused and wary, noting he was on a bed, he glanced around and saw a table which held on it soup and bread. He devoured the offering, hunger winning caution, but then an unseen person entered with another portion. He remembered those in the forest who’d forcedContinue reading “Handsome & the Hideous part seven”

22:29 Handsome & the Hideous VI The hideous creature who’d once been queen circled the castle grounds, her speed frantic, her route wild. Invisible hands had removed the human, his unconscious form floating towards the west wing. She did not follow. She could sense her nightly shadow, Jeremy, watching but she ignored him as sheContinue reading “Handsome & the Hideous part six”

22:27 Handsome & the Hideous IV There was no path, all was overgrown, wild, unforgiving. Bushes and branches fought against him, ripping his clothes, his skin, his hope. His blood soaked into the ground, feeding the dark forest. The atmosphere was heavy with eager panting, haunting his steps and forcing him onwards. He heard theContinue reading “Handsome & the Hideous part four”

22:26 Handsome & the Hideous III Handsome was not a local man he’d travelled far and wide, he committed crimes in different lands then left as a way to hide. He was a beautiful man to view but held a sinful soul, with each new place he came upon he’d complete an evil goal. TheftContinue reading “Handsome & the Hideous part three”