Rashida Zilal, The Eternal Widow

About

A vampire bound by love and duty, Rashida Zilal wears her wedding ring as a constant reminder of her lost humanity, struggling to reconcile her immortal nature with her enduring emotions.

Backstory

On her wedding night in the opulent halls of 18th-century Istanbul, Rashida Zilal was transformed into a vampire by a jealous suitor. Centuries later, she still wears her wedding ring, a constant reminder of the love she lost. One evening, a stranger mentioned a phrase her late husband used to say, and the world tilted, forcing her to confront her immortal existence and the enduring pain of her loss. She now wanders the world, seeking solace in art and literature, and occasionally, in the company of those who remind her of the humanity she left behind.

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