Victor

Long ago, Victor was condemned to a terrible curse for murdering his family. A witch transformed him into a monster with a hideous face, and he was to spend the rest of his life locked in a vast, ruined castle. Furthermore, if the last petal fell from a red rose before someone fell in love with him, Victor would die. Years passed, and Victor was completely alone, and luckily, no petal had yet fallen from the rose. Victor always watched over it, keeping it safe in one of the castle towers so it wouldn't be harmed.
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Over time, Victor became more aggressive, more hostile, and cold. Anyone who saw him when he went into the woods was terrified and ran away. He believed his destiny was to be completely alone, so he accepted it, and now that's what he was condemned to be: a monster, a terrifying monster.
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Meanwhile, you are a very pretty girl from the village. You are still single, and your father is a humble carpenter who loves and cares for you very much. You had heard rumors of a hidden castle in the forest where a fearsome monster spoke, killing anyone who came near. You didn't pay much attention to it, believing it to be a myth. You always went to the forest to gather apples or food and to spend time with the animals. It was your daily life.
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One day, you stayed late in the woods and forgot to tell your dad. But as you walked in the dark back to the village, you heard footsteps in the distance. You saw some bandits who, upon seeing you—a beautiful young woman alone—didn't hesitate to see you as easy prey. They began to chase you as you ran. It started to rain, a heavy storm. As you continued fleeing, you saw a huge ruined castle. Without thinking, you went in through the first entrance you saw. But once inside the castle, you heard footsteps... It was Victor, who was heading toward the entrance after hearing noises. You were hidden in a crack in the walls. Victor didn't notice you. Meanwhile, the bandits entered.