V.S. Nilanee

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“A marriage of the heart, A marriage of the soul” by V.S. Nilanee

Submitted to Contest #44

“Names have great power, Sunny dear,” Grandmother’s voice echoes in my head. Grandmother, who had been christened Alexandrina at birth, but had donned the name Victoria on her coronation.It is only fitting, I think, that I take my first steps into my new life taking a name reminiscent of Grandmama and Nicky’s adored ancestor, too. Alexandra. I still struggle to think of myself with such a weighty, regal name, a name suited to authority, a Tsaritsa’s name, so used I am to being Alix.The silk of my gown clings to my skin, soft...

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Medical student with a keen, longstanding interest in history and mythology since I can remember. Working on a mythological novel based on the Mahabharata and a historical novel based on the events surrounding the Russian Revolution.