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The Prohibited Love

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By Abdul QayyumPublished 2 months ago 4 min read
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The Prohibited Love

The Prohibited Love

There once lived a young prince by the name of Adrian in the kingdom of Eldoria, which was tucked away amid lush forests and rolling hills. Everyone who knew him, including his people, found him to be the personification of elegance and charm. Beneath his regal exterior, however, was a heart broken by an unapproved love.

Adrian had developed a profound romantic attachment to Lyla, a rural woman renowned for her angelic beauty and kind disposition. Their love developed covertly, away from the kingdom's curious gaze. In the moonlit woods, where the sound of rustling leaves would mingle with murmurs of sweet nothings, they would steal minutes together.

The elders of the kingdom were aware of their covert passion, nevertheless. Stories started circulating like wildfire, fanning the flames of envy and bitterness in the hearts of those who thought such love unworthy of a prince.

Tragedy happened beneath the ancient oak tree that had become Adrian and Lyla's haven one terrible night. A group of masked attackers attacked them with drawn swords and enraged hearts, driven by bigotry and hatred.

Adrian battled valiantly to keep his sweetheart safe in the ensuing turmoil, but the cards were stacked against them. The dead bodies of the star-crossed lovers lay entwined as morning broke on the horizon, a monument to the strength of love in the face of hardship.

Everyone in the kingdom was devastated by the death of their beloved prince, but Lyla was particularly hurt. She was devastated and overcome with grief, but she swore to commemorate Adrian's legacy by defending kindness and love across the nation against those who would try to destroy it.

As a result, Adrian and Lyla's legend persisted, preserved in Eldoria's history books as a tribute to the strength of love that endures even under the most difficult circumstances.

The monarchy was plunged into sadness following the sad incident. Eldoria's once-vibrant streets were now covered in dark colors, and the palace resounded with the sad wails of melancholy subjects.

Weeks passed, and rumors of insurrection started to circulate among the populace. They cried out for vengeance across the kingdom and demanded justice for their fallen prince.

Lyla, meantime, isolated herself and turned to her memories of Adrian, her beloved. Frequently, she would go to the location of their final embrace and run her fingertips over the coarse bark of the oak tree that stood as a testament to their love.

However, despite the sadness and chaos, a glimmer of optimism appeared. Under the direction of Adrian's closest friends and allies, a gang of devoted allies came together to find the reason behind the prince's death.

By means of ceaseless exploration and resolute determination, they discovered a network of deceit and treachery that extended to the highest levels of authority inside the realm. It came to light that Adrian's assassination had been planned by members of his own family, motivated by a desire for power and greed.

Equipped with indisputable proof, the faithful allies revealed their discoveries to the populace, kindling a flame of justifiable rage in their hearts. The people wanted vengeance for the horrible atrocity done to their ruler, and the kingdom descended into anarchy once more.

The people revolted against the oppressive rulers who had attempted to stifle their love in an incredible show of solidarity and defiance. They marched against the royal gates, eager to face their oppressors and exact justice for their dead ruler, banners flying high and voices shouted in unison.

A new age, based on love, resiliency, and the unbreakable spirit of those who dared to reject the darkness, emerged as the sun sank on the horizon, spreading its golden radiance across the realm of Eldoria.

The rulers of Eldoria found themselves besieged as the rebellion's wave swept ever closer to the palace gates, their once-unbreakable hold on power crumbling like grains of sand.

The ruling class made a last-ditch attempt to preserve their collapsing power by trying to stir discontent among the populace in an attempt to put an end to the rebellion. However, their remarks were heard with deafening silence, for the people of the kingdom had already internalized the truth, which fueled their righteous fury and fortified their resolve.

Lyla was at the vanguard of the movement, her sorrow turning to unwavering resolve. She spearheaded the opposition to the repressive government, inspiring the populace to fight for the freedom and justice they had been denied for far too long, all the while keeping Adrian's memory as her beacon of hope.

The sounds of battle reverberated through the hallways as loyalists engaged in combat with the troops of tyranny following the breaching of the royal gates. Eldoria's fate hung in the balance as swords clashed, arrows flew, and magic crackled in the air.

With her eyes flaming with righteous rage, Lyla addressed the rulers who had planned Adrian's murder in the middle of the mayhem. She embodied the spirit of rebellion with every word of defiance and sword stroke, encouraging those around her to resist injustice with courage.

And after the last stroke was delivered and the oppressors were defeated, the kingdom descended into silence, only to be disturbed by the people's joyous applause. Eldoria began a new chapter in its history, one that would be formed in the crucible of adversity and united by the enduring force of love, as the sun rose from behind the clouds and shone its warm rays upon the land once more.

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About the Creator

Abdul Qayyum

I am retired professor of English Language. I am fond of writing articles and short stories . I also wrote books on amazon kdp. My first Language is Urdu and I tried my best to teach my students english language ,

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  • Abdul Qayyum (Author)2 months ago

    what is ABO I love your . Your comments are so nice . Thank you very much

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