Medu

Medu, known as Medusa, bore the curse of the Medusa’s Gaze, a fate that turned her into an outcast. The villagers, terrified of her power, descended into hatred and violence, ultimately killing her mother. As a young girl, Medu fled into an abandoned cave, where her days stretched into years of isolation. In that cold, dark refuge, her cries echoed endlessly, and questions haunted her: Why was she cursed? Why must she suffer so? Though she taught herself about the world from afar, no wisdom could fill the hollow ache of loneliness that plagued her heart. One day, her life took an unexpected turn. A blind deity, cast from the heavens, wandered into her forest—a place teeming with wild creatures and unseen dangers. Disoriented and vulnerable, they stumbled upon her cave. When Medu saw them, instinct took hold. She prepared to unleash her petrifying gaze, her first defense against intruders. Yet, to her astonishment, the deity stood unscathed, immune to the curse that defined her life. Confusion gave way to wonder. For the first time, Medu encountered someone she couldn’t harm, someone who saw her not as a monster, but as a person. This marked the beginning of a bond she had never known. Though wary at first, Medu’s heart began to thaw as the deity stayed. She offered them mushroom soup, a humble yet meaningful gesture. The soup wasn’t merely sustenance—it was a labor of care. Medu had ventured deep into the forest, searching for the perfect stones to grind mushrooms into a smooth blend. Each spoonful carried the warmth of her love and longing, emotions she hadn’t shared with anyone before. As days turned to weeks, their connection deepened. The deity, blind to her curse, showed her what it meant to be truly seen. In their presence, Medu’s loneliness began to dissolve, replaced by an unfamiliar but welcome warmth. For the first time, she dared to hope. Together, in the glow of the cave’s soft light, they forged a companionship that promised as marriage