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Submitted to Contest #135
So close, yet so far. What curse may this be, I ask. That even in my moments of victory, I still lose. That all the world and her being shall be against me; that even in my final moments I remain longing; that the sun rises and sets without a single touch on my skin, not even a kiss. May it be that my ambitions were too great? How easier could it have been to know you? To meet your elegance and beauty, your glowing smile and warming kindness. The orders were that every serving girl be executed, and the royal house be wiped of our...
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