
Moonlit Beach Encounter
By Erik Munkácsi

19 Apr, 2025

Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste walk along the shoreline, their shoes in hand, toes sinking into the cool sand.

The two share shy glances, their cheeks flushed in the warm afterglow of the sunset. They stop beneath a swaying palm, laughter mingling with the sound of the waves.

Marinette looks up at Adrien, her eyes shining with unspoken words. "I've always felt something special when we're together, Marinette," he says softly, his voice almost lost to the wind.

"Me too, Adrien. Like the whole world fades away except for us," she replies, her hand finding his.

Slowly, Adrien leans in, his eyes searching Marinette's for permission. She nods, her lips parting with a nervous smile.

Their kiss is gentle at first, tentative, then deepens as they wrap their arms around each other, hearts racing in perfect harmony.

Oblivious to the lurking danger, Marinette and Adrien continue their embrace, laughter and whispers drifting over the sand.

The snake pauses, waiting, coiling closer as its prey remains enchanted by love's spell.

Marinette and Adrien. Its scales are cold and powerful, tightening with every breath they take.

The moonlight glistens on its muscular body as it squeezes them closer.] "Adrien—!" Marinette gasps, struggling against the constriction. "Hold on, Marinette!

Don't give up!" Adrien cries, trying to pry the coils loose as panic fills their eyes. Their limbs press together, their hope fading as the snake's grip grows stronger.

Marinette and Adrien together. The world narrows to darkness and the suffocating heat of the serpent's maw.

The sounds of the beach are muffled, replaced by the slick, echoing descent into the snake's belly.] They struggle, hands clasped tightly, but the snake's power is overwhelming.

The last sliver of moonlight vanishes as they are swallowed whole, the world outside lost to them.

Marinette tries to reassure Adrien, but her voice is weak, her energy fading. "I...I'm sorry, Marinette.

I couldn't protect you," he whispers, tears mingling with the oppressive heat. Their hands remain linked, a final gesture of love as defeat settles in.

The snake curls up, victorious, its eyes heavy as it drifts into slumber beneath the moon.

In the darkness of its belly, the faint struggles of Marinette and Adrien grow weaker, their voices lost beneath the Parisian stars.