Common problem. Well, common for fairy tales, at least. But, have you thought that she might not like you putting her in a box and deciding what she is before you even get to know her? It's something you might want to think about. Definitely because you shouldn't be prejudiced. Also because if she's really a sorceress do you really want to make her mad?

😈 The Creature: Ipupiara

A hairy, smelly merman who's just trying to keep up with the trends.
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🎵 Music Credits

"Jardin des Plantes Score 2" by Poddington Bear
"Ramona Falls Score 1" by Poddington Bear
"Space" by Poddington Bear
"TeleMezzo" by Blue Dot Sessions
"The Compound" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Vellum and Steel" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Toadstool Runner" by Blue Dot Sessions

Even if you're not trying to meet the love of your life or, like the characters in today's story, actively trying to avoid meeting the love of your life because you really don't want to marry, you still might end up falling for someone anyway. And then maybe dying of a broken heart because that's apparently actually a thing.

😈 The Creature: Ebu Gogo

They will take your stuff and your children...and then ask the children how to cook themselves because no one wants to eat raw children, not even hairy monsters with (maybe) dog teeth.

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🎵 Music Credits

"Cabana Flats" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Ilustrad" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Lana Minor" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Scallat" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Shepman" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Steady Now" by Blue Dot Sessions