Dearest Cecilia,
I appreciate you following my instructions without being forced to do so. I am, however, deeply ashamed for having read that filth you sent me. That which you call a 'story'. It lacked substance for one thing. It is useless to write a bunch of short descriptions and expect to have a proper story consisting of a hundred words or less. A story requires essence of character, development... a tale is like a human being. It must be nurtured and cultivated by reading. Never stop reading. I desire a better story tonight.
Secondly, since you have nonetheless completed all the tasks set to you, I have given you a closet. Unfortunately, it only holds one dress, but I suppose the gray lacy fabric of it will suit your fiery hair just fine. I am afraid I cannot answer your questions on why you're there and who on earth I am. But know this, I am not your enemy.
Yours truly,
L.M.
YOU ARE READING
The Corset Element
Short StoryThis book is entirely made up of a selection of letters sent to Cecilia, a girl with no identity as she had lost her memory. Although her body had never been found, hundreds if not thousands of letters had been laid neatly side by side according to...
