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The Maiden in the Tower
by Ela Lourenco

Rapunzel, Rapunzel you let down your hair
And escaped your tower, the witch’s lair.
A dashing young Prince did woo you slow
‘Til love blossomed and trust did grow
He came to you on a mighty white steed
He promised to wed you by royal decree
Fine of figure, beauteous of face
A prince to save you from this place.
This mouldy, putrid stone jail with not even a stair
The walls began to shrink, desperation tainted the air
Little by little he gained your heart
‘Til you felt you could no longer be apart
Emboldened now by your love so pure
You agreed to accept his brave secour
Rapunzel, Rapunzel you let down your hair
The Prince helped you down without a stair
Strong arms placed you firmly on solid ground
The light in the forest dimmed, not a bird made sound
As you looked up hope turned to fear
Gone was the visage of your Prince so dear
Cutting deep into your soul, obsidian ruthless eyes
‘Tis the true tale of Rapunzel and her poor demise.

Fiction © Copyright Ela Lourenco
Image courtesy of Pixabay.com

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Essence

Katra is a Fae Hunter in a world once ravaged by a terrible war. Having lost all memory of her childhood and rightful identity, her duty is now to protect the tentative peace brokered by the varying races of the supernatural world. When an evil darkness begins to spread, draining young witches of their power, Katra must find a way back to her true past in order to save the future.

Enduring many trials as ever-increasing powers awaken within her, Katra must also struggle with the mixed emotions her new partner, Blade – a Black Dragon – is rousing within her. Together they must battle the shadows that plan to devour the world they know and prevent its decent into another thousand-year war.

Can Katra hold onto her strength as the truth of her very being begins to unravel? Can she bear the weight that ancient prophecy has placed on her young shoulders? Or is her destiny to regain her true self, only to lose the world she is sworn to protect?

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