The Kissing Maiden by Terveen Gill — Gobblers & Masticadores
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She is bound by duty, forced to decide against her will.
Her lips can be either life-giving or deadly.
It depends upon the one that receives the kiss.
She only wishes to be normal like everyone else.
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Her lips were envied by the mighty and the weak. They were also adored and worshipped. Haunting ballads described them as magical, professing their power as life-giving and lethal. She wasn’t born from nobility, rather handpicked from hostility. An orphan with no past or future, a gift to the ones who possessed her. A throne […]
The Kissing Maiden by Terveen Gill — Gobblers & Masticadores
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Terveen Gill is a versatile author and writer who has had the pleasure of growing up on two different continents. Having spent her childhood years in the United States, she returned to India, and has since been living in Chandigarh, a beautiful city in North India. Choosing engineering as her path, she obtained a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. However, paths are discovered only to be changed. Life's unpredictable tale made her realize her passion for writing, and thus began a journey that is transforming into a wonderful literary experience. The author of graphic novels and short stories, versatility is her secret weapon. From a storyteller to a film-maker, script-writing, film direction and film editing are pursuits that challenge and enhance her creativity. Her motto is, ‘If it can be imagined, it is already half-done’.
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Ah, a dark tale! I love this one. Such a strong sense of bleakness and doom pervades this story. Sadness and despair, too. To be stripped of humanity and misunderstood…a lot of people feel that way. It makes this story relatable on many levels. Masterful work, Terveen. 🙂
Thanks so much, Mike. Wanted to give this one a folklore twist. Feeling hopeless can be the worst thing one has to endure in life. I appreciate you and your words. Take care. 🙂
Wow.
The very storyline itself it unlike anything I’ve ever read before.
~David
Thanks so much, David. I’m glad there’s a novelty to it. 🙂
what a dreadful end ! what’s that saying about the head that wears the crown? It can’t be easy; so much expected … one false move ,,,, dark and predestined —
I agree, John. To be put on a path against one’s will where one step out of line can mean the end. Very sad… Thanks so much.
it was a good post, Terveen 🙂
Oh a mysterious tale, love the feel of the time setting in this story.
Thanks so much, Cassa. Took a backward turn in time for this one. 🙂
You spent so many words on the character that one could effortlessly empathize with her pain, I somehow felt like giving up as the ending neared, unsure of what should I wish for and the way it ended was still painful even though it was meant to end the suffering or is it, i am not sure. Loved reading this one!
Dark and sad, but profound! Ingenious!😮👏