Ashes to Ashes, Cinders to Cinders
No. 1
A Young Woman is out with her mother when she spots a poster declaring that there will be a ball at the Prince’s Palace. Although interested, the Young Woman’s mother drags her home and has her perform chores. Once the Young Woman is done her chores she sits in her room, admiring her shrine to the Prince. Outside her window, she notices people racing out to the Palace to attend the ball. The Young Woman eventually decides to sneak out to the Palace.
Arriving at the Palace in her best dress, the Young Woman is nervous to approach the Prince. Nevertheless, she manages to summon enough courage to approach him and ask for a dance. The Prince reciprocates and the two dance gracefully together. The two have the time of their lives.
As the dance comes to an end, the Young Woman glances in the mirror and notices that her Prince has no reflection. As she begins to register what this means, the Prince bares his fangs and prepares to bite down on her neck.
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No. 2
Gulisa is dancing together with the Prince, having the time of her life. As she is dancing however it becomes clear that she is merely daydreaming as her mother yells at her to stop and has her immediately go back to her chores. As Gulisa washes the dishes she sighs, only to notice that everyone is attending the ball at the palace. Eager to join her Prince, Gulisa waits for her mother to turn her back and escapes unnoticed.
Gulisa races through the town until she arrives at the Palace. Upon arriving, she immediately becomes aware of the difference in station between her and the other guests. Many of the people around her look upon her in scorn, appearing almost demonic to Gulisa’s mind. But Gulisa manages to bravely walk up to the Prince and request a dance with him. The Prince agrees.
Gulisa and her Prince dance the night away, enjoying each other’s company at the ball. The two eventually come to a stop. Gulisa takes a moment to glance in the mirror, only to realize that the Prince does not show. As she gasps in shock, the Prince bares his fangs and prepares to bite down on her neck.
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No. 3
Gulisa is running through the streets, clutching her dress as she runs. She hears a yell and ducks into an alleyway to hide as people run past. Glancing out from around the corner she sees an old woman - her mother - yelling for other people to find her. Turning, Gulisa sees the Palace off in the distance and begins to make a run for it.
As Gulisa runs, her mind wanders to the Prince. She pictures a sweet and goodly man. She sees herself getting married to him, but is immediately knocked out of her daydream by the shrill scream of an older woman. Redoubling her efforts, she races down the path only to find her path cut off by her mother. Her mother looms over her menacingly, but before her mother can take hold of her, a creaky rain gutter breaks off from the side of a house and smacks her mother on the head, knocking her out.
Stepping past her mother, Gulisa runs to the palace, where she meets her Prince. The Prince is at first confused, but then embraces her and the two begin to dance. As their dance comes to an end, Gulisa notices that the Prince has no reflection in a nearby mirror. Before she can comprehend why, the Prince bares his fangs.
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No. 4
Gulisa is running through the streets, clutching her dress as she runs. She hears a yell and ducks into an alleyway to hide as people run past. Glancing out from around the corner she sees an old woman - her mother - yelling for other people to find her. Turning, Gulisa sees the Palace off in the distance and begins to make a run for it.
As Gulisa runs, her mind wanders to the Prince. She pictures a sweet and goodly man. She sees herself getting married to him, but is immediately knocked out of her daydream by the shrill scream of an older woman. Redoubling her efforts, she races down the path only to find her path cut off by her mother. Her mother looms over her menacingly, but before her mother can take hold of her, a creaky rain gutter breaks off from the side of a house and smacks her mother on the head, knocking her out.
Stepping past her mother, Gulisa runs to the palace, where she meets her Prince. The Prince is at first confused, but then embraces her and the two begin to dance.
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No. 5
Gulisa is racing through the streets, heading towards the Palace. She is panting heavily as she approaches the Palace. At the Palace itself, an old woman stands over her two unattractive daughters as both try to woo the Prince. As the Prince looks over the both of them, Gulisa enters the ball and captures the attention of the Prince. As the old woman’s daughters glare at her, the Prince encourages her to come inside and begins to dance with her.
The two dance together in the great hall, enjoying one another’s company. As their dance comes to an end, Gulisa notices that the Prince has no reflection. The Prince, grinning, bares his fangs and prepares to bite down on her neck, but Gulisa pushes him away and races off. The Prince gives chase and the two eventually come to the kitchen. After racing inside, Gulisa suddenly realizes she has trapped herself.
The Prince walks towards her, fangs bared. In a panic, Gulisa glances around the room desperately. As the Prince jumps towards her she grabs a string of garlic and shoves it inside his mouth. The Prince recoils, writhing on the ground as the garlic poisons him. Eventually, he becomes still. Gulisa, relieved to be alive, begins to leave. As she does so, however, the Prince’s hand begins to twitch.
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No. 6
Gulisa is outside her house, doing chores late at night. As she cleans out the stables however she comes across the Prince, who is wandering about on his own. She approaches him and notices what appears to be a cut on his lip. Approaching him, she offers him a handkerchief to wipe his mouth with.
Every night afterwards, she continues to sneak out to meet with the Prince, who continues to reciprocate her feelings. Eventually, the Prince asks her to attend a ball hosted in his palace. Gulisa accepts and begins putting together an outfit for the ball.
On the night of the ball Gulisa arrives and begins to dance with the Prince. The two dance together until eventually Gulisa begins to notice that the Prince casts no reflection in the mirror. Before she can comprehend why, however, the Prince begins to bare his fangs and bites down on her neck.
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