Creative Writing: The Bluebeard Twist

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The Bluebeard Twist
The crisp bite of winter air blew down the dim oil lit streets of a little called Berkenshire. As the night rolled on, frozen ice pellets were bouncing off of every thatched roof. The wind whistled eerily through this sleepy town. There was a mounting heaviness hanging in the air. The last of the freshly baked goods had been prepared for the holiday. This years crops failed and a drought was taking effect. A poor man stood looking cold and hungry. He was traveling door to door in hopes to find some sort of food. He wore tattered jeans, a thick plaid jacket, and a crooked hat that covered his ears. There was a large drooping sack that hung over his thin bony shoulder. His face looked rough and scarred. He had thin black
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This evening was going to be very special and she spent her time making fine braids. She was going to Bluemer 's house to spend the evening. She spent the whole day getting ready; trying on dozens of dresses to get the right fit for the occasion. As evening neared, she found the windy cobblestone path which was dotted with a stream of peddles that lead to Bluemer 's mansion. Before she arrived, she found a bird perched in an old oak tree.
The bird said to her, “Leave my little darling, leave my little darling, for hell is full of charm and will cost you much harm.”
She turned to the bird and said, “Bird up in the tree, tell me what you see.” The bird replied, “I see a man with a deceitful plan.” She did not come much farther when she saw another bird standing on a maple branch.
The bird said to her, “Leave my little darling, leave my little darling, for hell is full of charm and will cost you much harm.”
She turned to the bird and said, “Bird up in the tree, tell me what you see.” The bird replied, ““I see a man with a deceitful plan.” She walked once more and saw a third bird looking down from a birch tree.
The bird said to her, “Leave my little darling, leave my little darling, for hell is full of charm and will cost you much

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