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13 episodes
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![[Optional] Prologue](https://us-a.tapas.io/sa/08/16ea48e2-0ddb-4e50-8a3a-298960a2d19d2.png)
Episode 1
[Optional] Prologue
Mar 11, 2026165 views
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Episode 2
Chapter 1: The Princess
Mar 13, 202697 views
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Episode 3
Chapter 2: The Prince
Mar 13, 20262 views
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Episode 4
Chapter 3: 'Outro'spection
Mar 15, 202657 views
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Episode 5
Chapter 4: Tall Tale(s)
Mar 17, 202635 views
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Episode 6
Chapter 5: I See
Mar 20, 202641 views
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Episode 7
Chapter 6: Volatility
Mar 23, 202623 views
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Episode 8
Chapter 7: Bird of Prey
Mar 25, 202622 views
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Episode 9
Chapter 8: Gui Chang
Mar 27, 202615 views
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Episode 10
Chapter 9: Unlike Father, Unlike Son
Mar 30, 202620 views
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Episode 11
Chapter 10: Paternal Sin
Apr 01, 202612 views
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Episode 12
Chapter 11: Peace
Apr 03, 202612 views
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Episode 13
Chapter 12: Sweat nighhshhshfghth—?!
Apr 03, 20268 views
Creator
Description
This is on a short Hiatus (a week or two) as I need to figure out some plot holes and heavily revise (chapters will be added in between). Chapter 13 will be where I really want the story to begin.
“Did you mean ‘the Village Letdown?’”
In other words: Tao Hua's life in Siyue Town is fucking miserable, and to cope, he escapes into the written words of fairytales.
One fateful day, his entire routine is flipped upside down after running into a mysterious man who poses more questions than he answers.
Though first impressions are often deceiving. Tao Hua soon realizes this man of eloquence and many talents shared something in common with Tao Hua: he was also fucking miserable, except he didn't even bother finding an escape! Bland!
But what was one mean-spirited beast to a town of people who despises a beauty's entire existence?
──── ୨୧ ────
Beauty and the Thief is a slow-burn, stop to smell the roses, type of novel. That being said, the roses aren't your typical floral scent, and the prince isn't charming. He sucks, big time.
It follows the POV of the princess, Tao Hua as he tries to understand just who this mystery man is and the curse that shrouds Chuhen Palace.
──── ୨୧ ────
Disclaimer:
This story borrows the premise of Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, relying heavily on the trope while also twisting it to smithereens.
The beast element is exchanged for a power dynamic, and the curse differs from the original story. The narration borders on sarcastic, self-aware, while also targeting deeper topics.
The narrator often breaks the fourth wall as a stylistic choice.
──── ୨୧ ────
!!!IMPORTANT WARNINGS!!!
This story is morally complex and does follow topics such as abuse and manipulation. Understanding that, it's best to read knowing not all is what it seems, nor does the author endorse these themes. They just prefer to write darker topics with the potential of resolve.
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This is on a short Hiatus (a week or two) as I need to figure out some plot holes and heavily revise (chapters will be added in between). Chapter 13 will be where I really want the story to begin.
“Did you mean ‘the Village Letdown?’”
In other words: Tao Hua's life in Siyue Town is fucking miserable, and to cope, he escapes into the written words of fairytales.
One fateful day, his entire routine is flipped upside down after running into a mysterious man who poses more questions than he answers.
Though first impressions are often deceiving. Tao Hua soon realizes this man of eloquence and many talents shared something in common with Tao Hua: he was also fucking miserable, except he didn't even bother finding an escape! Bland!
But what was one mean-spirited beast to a town of people who despises a beauty's entire existence?
──── ୨୧ ────
Beauty and the Thief is a slow-burn, stop to smell the roses, type of novel. That being said, the roses aren't your typical floral scent, and the prince isn't charming. He sucks, big time.
It follows the POV of the princess, Tao Hua as he tries to understand just who this mystery man is and the curse that shrouds Chuhen Palace.
──── ୨୧ ────
Disclaimer:
This story borrows the premise of Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, relying heavily on the trope while also twisting it to smithereens.
The beast element is exchanged for a power dynamic, and the curse differs from the original story. The narration borders on sarcastic, self-aware, while also targeting deeper topics.
The narrator often breaks the fourth wall as a stylistic choice.
──── ୨୧ ────
!!!IMPORTANT WARNINGS!!!
This story is morally complex and does follow topics such as abuse and manipulation. Understanding that, it's best to read knowing not all is what it seems, nor does the author endorse these themes. They just prefer to write darker topics with the potential of resolve.
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