Beauty in Autumn

In this captivating retelling of Beauty and the Beast, a cursed beast lives in a forest where brides sent during the Harvest Festival never return. When Willow is chosen as the next bride, she enlists the help of a local wise woman to break the curse by avoiding any gaze upon the beast. However, as their attraction intensifies, Willow must grapple with her promise to remain blind to his true nature. This short, sultry interpretation explores themes of desire and challenge in a richly woven narrative.