Elspeth's Curse

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Cerce's eyes flash with arrogance. "You know what? I think all your sisters want their own curse. No need to incite sibling rivalry."

I hope my eyes convey the horror my lips cannot.

But my desperation only seems to fuel her.

"Elspeth, the second born-"

My next oldest sisters eyes grow in terror.

"Speed has been your closest friend.

But now that your legs shall be torn,

Pain like daggers shall pierce your every step

Until your own heart is broken in forlorn."

Green lightning flashes at my sister, and she cries out in fear, though not in pain, that I can tell.


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