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Shadows of the Heart

A Gothic Horror Love Story

By DasamukhaPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Shadows of the Heart
Photo by Brigitte Tohm on Unsplash

Once a grand mansion, now a decrepit ruin, the old estate loomed over the town like a dark cloud. The townspeople avoided it, speaking in hushed tones about the dark past that haunted the walls. But despite the warnings, a young woman named Eliza was drawn to the estate, compelled by an inexplicable force.

Eliza had always been a curious girl, with a hunger for adventure and a desire to explore the unknown. And so, on a moonlit night, she crept past the wrought-iron gates and made her way into the mansion's overgrown gardens. As she wandered deeper into the estate, the shadows grew longer, and the air grew colder, but still, she pressed on, driven by an irresistible urge.

As she rounded a corner, Eliza saw a figure in the shadows. She froze, her heart pounding in her chest. But then the figure stepped forward, and she saw that it was a man, tall and dark-haired, with piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through her.

"Who are you?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

The man's lips twisted into a crooked smile. "I am Alexander," he said, his voice low and seductive. "And you, my dear, are trespassing on my property."

Eliza felt a shiver run down her spine, but something in Alexander's eyes held her in place. She found herself unable to look away, drawn to him like a moth to a flame.

As they stood there in the moonlight, Alexander told Eliza the story of the mansion's past. He spoke of a love that had once burned bright within its walls, but that had been snuffed out by tragedy and betrayal. Eliza listened, captivated, feeling as if she had been transported back in time.

As the night wore on, Eliza and Alexander grew closer, their words weaving a spell around them. She knew it was dangerous to be so entranced by a stranger, especially one with such a dark past, but she couldn't help herself. She was in love.

But as the night drew to a close, Alexander grew distant, his eyes clouded with a sadness that Eliza couldn't understand. He told her that they could never be together, that his heart was forever trapped in the shadows of the past.

Eliza begged him to reconsider, to give their love a chance, but he remained resolute. And so, with a heavy heart, she left the estate, unsure if she would ever see Alexander again.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months, but Eliza couldn't forget Alexander. His memory haunted her every waking moment, his face appearing in her dreams. She knew that she had to see him again, to find out if their love was real or just a figment of her imagination.

And so, one night, she returned to the estate, determined to find Alexander. As she crept through the gardens, the shadows seemed to shift and dance around her, and the air grew colder with every step.

When she finally reached the mansion, she saw that it was even more decrepit than before. The windows were shattered, and the roof had caved in, leaving the interior exposed to the elements. But Eliza didn't hesitate. She made her way inside, calling out for Alexander, her heart pounding in her chest.

As she made her way deeper into the mansion, the shadows grew darker, and the air grew colder. And then, in the distance, she saw a figure, standing in the shadows.

"Alexander!" she cried out, her voice echoing through the empty halls.

The figure turned, and she saw that it was him, but he looked different now, changed somehow. His once-handsome face

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