The Sea Witch: A Little Mermaid Retelling (Beloved Villains, #1)

by Rebecca F. Kenney

Stop touching yourself.” “I’m curious.” “Then touch it later, when I’m not around. Gods.” He looks away.

scReAming

But there’s a shade in my heart, because I saw him laughing with those sailors on his ship, and some of them drowned, yet he doesn’t seem to think of them at all. Perhaps he did not really know them. Or perhaps he’s the kind of person who chooses to focus on the pleasant, hopeful side of life, not the sadness. What a truly wonderful man.

now girl...

What an insipid fool, chortling and laughing after so many of his own men perished yesterday.

the difference in their perspective on this matter has me dead

The fearful seek control, and one of the best-loved tools of a fearful, controlling ruler is religion.”

oo. periodt.

“For one low price, you can eat as much soup as you want.” A stupid grin spreads across my face, even as I try to hold it back. Averil stands in the open doorway, staring at me, shock and wonder churning in her eyes. Her gaze softens, her brows bending slightly as if she’s truly seeing me for the first time. The sweet tenderness flickering over her face—it’s enough to turn a man into a muffin. I cannot bear it much longer. “Soup,” she whispers. “Soup,” I say hoarsely.

ew this is lowkey so sweet

“Perhaps killing anyone who disagrees with you isn’t the right move,” I suggest. “Fine,” growls the Witch. “I’ll toss them around on my trident until they see reason.” “Better, I suppose. We’ll work on it.”

🤭🤭🤭

A child does not owe a parent the gift of peace after years of lies and pain.

ooooo. periodt pt 2

“This is—it’s beautiful. It’s more thoughtful than the soup thing.” “The soup thing?” “When you took me to the all-you-can-eat soup place. Flay’s Kitchen.” “Ah, yes. I should hope this is more meaningful. It certainly took longer.”

dead 😂