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The Love Letter

A woman receives a mysterious love letter that begins to unravel a dark and twisted past

By Subash SugumarPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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The Love Letter
Photo by Álvaro Serrano on Unsplash

Sometime in the distant past, in a little town settled in the core of a rambling woodland, there carried on with a young lady named Rose. Rose was known all through the town for her excellence, her graciousness, and her delicate soul. Regardless of her numerous admirers, Rose stayed single, liking to spend her days lost in the pages of the books she cherished to such an extent.

At some point, as she was approaching her typical everyday practice, Rose got a baffling letter. It was written in a sensitive content and attached with a strip of dark red. With an inquisitive heart, Rose opened the letter and started to peruse.

My dearest Rose,

You don't have any acquaintance with me, yet I have been watching you from far off. I have seen the manner in which you light up the world with your grin, the manner in which you move with beauty, and the manner in which your eyes shimmer in the daylight. I have experienced passionate feelings for you, and I can't stay quiet about it any longer.

I would be regarded if you could meet me this evening, at 12 PM, under the old oak tree that stands right external the town. I vow to uncover myself to you and explain to you every one of the justifications for why I love you.

Yours generally,

Your Mysterious Admirer

Rose was stunned. She had never gotten an adoration letter, and the prospect of compromising of the night was both exciting and terrifying. She spent the remainder of the day in a shock, her brain consumed by contemplations of the baffling letter and the commitment of meeting her mysterious admirer.

As the sun set and the stars started to sparkle overhead, Rose advanced toward the old oak tree. The night was cool, and the sound of crickets consumed the space. She wrapped her cloak firmly around her shoulders and took a full breath, preparing herself for what was to come.

Similarly as she arrived at the tree, a figure ventured out from the shadows. He was tall and expansive bore, and his eyes gleamed in the evening glow. He grinned at Rose and grasped her hand, driving her more profound into the timberland.

As they strolled, the man talked about his adoration for Rose and everything that made her so unique. He told her of his deepest desires, and the manner in which she had caught his heart. Rose tuned in, her heart dashing as she understood that this man was somebody she could adore.

Similarly as she was going to ask his name, the man halted and highlighted a little house tucked away among the trees. "That is where I reside," he said. "It's not a lot, yet it's home."

Rose followed the man into the bungalow, and as she glanced around, she was loaded up with a feeling of fear. The walls were shrouded in spider webs, and the furniture was old and weak. The air was weighty with the smell of rot and decay.

The man drove Rose to a seat and plunked down opposite her. He looked at her and grasped her hand, and similarly as she was going to talk, he abruptly stood up and stepped across the room.

"I have something to show you," he said, his voice reverberating through the little house. He got back with a dusty old book and set it before Rose.

"What is this?" she asked, getting the book.

"That is my journal," the man answered. "In it, you will find every one of the motivations behind why I love you."

With shaking hands, Rose opened the book and started to peruse. As she did, her heart started to race and her psyche loaded up with dread. The journal was filled

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Subash Sugumar

Storyteller crafting characters, worlds, and narratives that capture hearts and minds. Diverse experience across genres: Romance, fantasy, Fiction, and Horror. Believer in the power of stories to connect us to the human experience.

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