My head is held high as I walk down the aisle, but my footsteps falter as, for the very first time, my eyes meet those of the man I’m destined to marry.

The blood freezes in my veins. His eyes are almost colourless, the irises the colour of ice under the palest blue winter’s sky—so unnatural matched with his raven-black hair. I turn my head, searching for an escape route, but every exit is heavily guarded. 

My fate is, literally, sealed. We are blood matched and I will be bound to him for the rest of my life.

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    Linda Rock
    Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
    1 year ago

    A ‘shivers down the spine’ story, Carrie! A young bride walking to her doom. Expertly told and I so want to know more!

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    1 year ago

    Oh my gosh. I couldn’t help but feel sad mixed with pity for your protagonist. You expressed it so well. Well written.

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
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    1 year ago

    You are welcome, Carrie.

    Emily O'Leary
    Emily O'Leary(@emily-oleary)
    1 year ago

    I’d love to know more about this mysterious groom, and why they’re fated! Wonderfully written, I felt the dread as if I was in her shoes myself!

    Margarida Brei
    Margarida Brei(@margarida-brei)
    1 year ago

    Oh Carrie, I really want to read more of this blood match. You have intrigued me.

    Sandra James
    Sandra James(@sandra-james)
    1 year ago

    Chilling! And, very memorable. Definitely a great start for a longer piece sometime in the future when you have time. Well done, Carrie!

    Susan Dawson
    Susan Dawson(@susan-dawson)
    1 year ago

    Whereas I am wondering what the poor groom thought!

    Marianna Pieterse
    Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
    1 year ago

    Carrie, what an eerie path for your protagonist to walk! You created such a vivid picture of doom for your poor protagonist! I would also like to read more.

    allinonefitness steven jenkins
    allinonefitness steven jenkins(@allinonefitness-steven-jenkins)
    1 year ago

    Disturbing and wonderful at the same time. Well done.

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