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Betrayal Unveiled

When Magic Fails

By NikkiPublished 11 months ago 3 min read
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Betrayal Unveiled
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In the mystical kingdom of Etheria, where magic flowed like a river, lived a young couple, Eira and Magnus. They had been together for three years and were deeply in love. Magnus was a skilled wizard who had the ability to conjure powerful spells, while Eira was a healer who could mend any wound with her touch. They complemented each other perfectly. Eira was one day exploring an ancient library when she came across an old book that contained a spell to reveal the true nature of a person. The book was called a tome, and it contained the spell. Intriguée, she made the decision to test it out on Magnus with the expectation that it would bring them even closer together.

She cast the spell, and to her horror, Magnus's true form was revealed. He was not human but a demon from the underworld who had disguised himself as a wizard to infiltrate Etheria. Eira was devastated. How could she have been so blind? Magnus, reading her anxiety, made an effort to clarify his position. He confessed his love for her, saying he envisioned spending the rest of his life with her. He intended to use his powers to keep her safe and by his side at all times. Eira was too distraught to hear, though. She felt violated and betrayed.

As she was about to leave, Magnus begged her to reconsider. He promised to give up his demonic ways and become a human for her. He would do anything to make amends. Eira hesitated, torn between her love for him and her sense of duty to protect her people from harm. Eira stood there, staring at Magnus with a mix of emotions. She wanted to believe him, to trust that he could change and become the man she always hoped he could be. But she couldn't ignore the danger he posed to her people. The thought of him using his demonic powers against them was too much to bear. Magnus could see the conflict in her eyes and pleaded with her once more. He promised to leave their land and never return if that's what it took for her to forgive him. Eira's heart ached at the thought of losing him forever, but she knew what she had to do. 

She said goodbye in a whisper, with tears in her eyes, and turned away from him. Magnus watched as she went into the forest and felt something he had never felt before: a sense of loss. He knew he had made mistakes, but it wasn't until now that he realized how much they would cost him. Days passed, and Eira could not shake off the feeling of betrayal. She could not trust Magnus anymore, no matter how hard he tried to win her back. Eventually, she decided to end their relationship, unable to forgive him for what he had done.Magnus, heartbroken, disappeared into the underworld, never to be seen again. Eira was left alone, wondering if she had made the right decision. But deep down, she knew she could not compromise her principles, even for love.

Years passed, and Eira never stopped helping the people of Etheria with her healing abilities. While Magnus was always in the back of her mind, she was able to move on with her life. A familiar figure was watching her one day as she cared for a sick child. It was Magnus, all frail and human. With regret and love in his eyes, he walked toward her. He assured her that he had permanently renounced his demon abilities. He hoped for a fresh start with her after apologizing to her. Eira was unsure at first, but then she saw that he was being honest. She saw that he had really changed and was ready to make things right. She took his hand, and they walked away together, ready to start a new life where magic and love could live together in peace.

Young AdultShort StoryLoveFantasyFable
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About the Creator

Nikki

Welcome—enjoy the sights and sounds! Nikki here, an avid reader, writer, and lover of all things creative and historical.I love discovering new worlds and characters through books, whether they're classics, bestsellers, or indie gems.

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  • Grz Colm11 months ago

    Good job! 😊👍Is this based off a real myth, Nikki? ✨

  • Babs Iverson11 months ago

    Lovely fable!!!💖💖💕

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