The Venus of Ille by Prosper Mérimée is a short fantastic story.
A bronze statue of Venus is discovered near the village of Ille. The statue seems strangely lifelike and unsettling. When a young man
jokingly places his wedding ring on the statue’s finger, the gesture has terrifying consequences: on his wedding night, he is found dead.
The story blends realism and the supernatural, exploring themes of ancient pagan power, superstition, and irony.
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