The Snatcher's Forest

    By bldoyle07

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    05 Apr, 2024

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    Queen Vanessa was seated in her throne room, obsessively combing through her prince's letters, her heart brimming with jealousy and possessiveness.

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    She was obsessed with her 'prince', to the point of styling his hair to match hers and banning bacon because he loved it more than her.

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    Meanwhile, the prince was far away, engrossed in his studies at law school. He missed Vanessa, but he also cherished his freedom.

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    One day, the prince was seen holding hands with a flower girl, a simple act that would set a tragic series of events into motion.

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    Upon hearing about the prince and the flower girl, Vanessa's heart was consumed by hatred. She imprisoned her prince in the wine cellar.

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    Her magic and abuse transformed the once loving prince into a ghastly figure, known henceforth as the Snatcher.

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    The Snatcher, now residing in the Subcon Forest, was a feared and mysterious figure, ruling over the forest and its inhabitants.

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    He was known for laying traps and blackmailing unsuspecting victims into working for him. His trickster smile hid a sinister nature.

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    The Snatcher was manipulative and amoral, often toying with others for his own amusement. Yet, he also showed care for his minions.

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    When Vanessa slew his minions, the Snatcher offered the undead spirits a chance to live again, serving under his rule.

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    The Snatcher brought joy to his minions by stealing mail from outside the Forest, giving it to them as gifts to keep them from feeling unfulfilled.

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    Despite his sinister persona, the Snatcher had a soft side. He was a cruel ruler, a trickster, but in the end, he cared for his subjects.