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The Curse of Lamia

Frozen in Time: Lamia's Enduring Legacy

By LamiaPublished about a year ago β€’ 6 min read
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The Curse of Lamia

Chapter 1

As a young girl, Lamia was known for her beauty and grace. She was a princess in her own right, the daughter of a powerful king. But her life took a dark turn when she caught the eye of Zeus, the king of the gods.

Despite her protests, Zeus pursued her relentlessly, promising her riches and power beyond her wildest dreams. But as soon as Lamia fell under his spell, Hera, Zeus's jealous wife, cast a curse on her.

From that day on, Lamia's eyes would never close, and she would be tormented by the memory of her dead children, whom she had killed in a fit of madness. She became a monster, driven by anger and despair, and she sought revenge against any mother who dared to have a child.

Chapter 2

One day, Lamia was summoned by a gypsy who wanted to use her powers for his own gain. He gave her a task: to curse a young woman who had recently come into possession of a valuable necklace.

Lamia agreed to the gypsy's terms and set out to find the woman. When she found her, Lamia tried to take the necklace by force, but the woman fought back with all her might.

Realizing that she couldn't overpower the woman, Lamia decided to use her charm instead. She promised to make the woman rich and powerful, if only she would give her the necklace.

The woman, tempted by Lamia's offer, agreed to give her the necklace. But as soon as Lamia took it, she vanished into thin air, leaving the woman alone and helpless.

The Curse of Lamia

Chapter 3

As the days passed, the woman began to regret her decision. She felt as if she had been tricked by Lamia, and she started to fear for her life.

On the third day after Lamia had taken the necklace, the woman woke up to find a note on her bedside table. It was from Lamia, and it read:

"Your gift was not given with a true heart. As punishment, I will come for you on the fourth day. Unless you find someone else to give your gift to, you will suffer the same fate as the necklace's previous owner."

The woman was terrified. She knew that Lamia was not to be trifled with, and she didn't want to end up like the necklace's previous owner. But who could she give her gift to? And how could she be sure that they would accept it with a true heart?

Chapter 4

As the fourth day dawned, the woman was still searching for a solution to her problem. She had asked everyone she knew if they wanted the necklace, but no one seemed interested.

Just when she had given up hope, a stranger came to her door. He was a young man, with dark hair and piercing green eyes. He asked her what was wrong, and she told him everything.

The man listened patiently, and then he smiled. "I'll take the necklace," he said. "And I'll accept it with a true heart."

The woman was overjoyed. She gave him the necklace, and he put it on with a smile. Lamia's curse had been broken.

Chapter 5

As the man walked away, the woman felt a strange sense of peace. She had done the right thing, and she knew that Lamia would never bother her again.

But as she turned to go back inside, she saw Lamia's shadowy form standing in the doorway. "You have cheated me," Lamia hissed. "You have given your gift to someone who did not truly want it.

As they walked through the dark alleyways, Lamia couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She had always been a loner, never really fitting in anywhere, but she had never felt as alone and isolated as she did now. The weight of her curse felt heavier than ever before, and the memories of her lost children seemed to haunt her every step.

Suddenly, she heard a faint whisper behind her. She turned around to see a man, cloaked in shadows, staring at her with a sinister grin on his face. "Lamia," he said in a voice that sent shivers down her spine. "I have been waiting for you."

Lamia tried to back away, but the man moved closer. "You know what I want," he said. "The object of my desire is in your possession. Give it to me, and I will spare your life."

Lamia clutched the object in her hand, a small locket that had once belonged to her youngest child. She knew that if she gave it away, it would be lost forever, and the memory of her child would fade away with it.

"I can't," she whispered. "I won't."

The man's grin turned into a sneer. "Then you leave me no choice," he said, reaching into his cloak and pulling out a dagger.

Lamia closed her eyes, bracing herself for the worst. But then, she felt a sudden gust of wind, and when she opened her eyes again, the man was gone.

Confused and relieved, Lamia looked around, trying to make sense of what had just happened. And that's when she saw him, a young man standing in the shadows, watching her with a mixture of curiosity and concern.

"Are you okay?" he asked, stepping forward.

Lamia hesitated for a moment, unsure of whether to trust him. But something about his kind eyes and gentle voice made her feel safe.

"I...I think so," she said, still shaken.

The young man smiled, and Lamia felt a warmth spreading through her body. For the first time in a long time, she felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, she wasn't as alone as she thought she was.

And as she walked away with the young man, Lamia realized that there was still a chance for redemption, for forgiveness, and for love. The curse may have taken away her children, but it could never take away her humanity.

Lamia continued her rampage, seeking out mothers and children to exact her revenge. One by one, she kidnapped the innocent and drank their blood, relishing in their fear and pain.

But eventually, Lamia's actions caught up with her. The gods could no longer turn a blind eye to her atrocities, and they decided to intervene. Zeus, filled with remorse for his role in Lamia's transformation, begged the other gods for mercy.

In the end, it was Hera who granted Lamia her final punishment. The goddess, still consumed with jealousy and hatred towards Lamia, summoned the creature to her throne room. With a flick of her wrist, Hera stripped Lamia of her powers and turned her into stone, condemning her to spend eternity as a lifeless statue.

And so, Lamia remained frozen in time, a cautionary tale of the dangers of jealousy and revenge. Her legacy, however, lived on, as mothers and children throughout the ages whispered her name in hushed tones, always wary of the vengeful creature who preyed upon their kind.

The Curse of Lamia

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Passion is the hottest aspect of love. πŸ«ΆπŸΌπŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ€

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