Tattoo” begins in 1820 with William Smith, a young Scotsman, joining the British Army in Boston. By 1830, stationed in the Ohio River Valley, he becomes embroiled in a deadly conflict between settlers and Shawnee Indians, leading to his curse of immortality by the tribe’s chief. This curse is symbolized by a unique tattoo—a red poppy with a smoking skull, signaling both riches and ruin, attachment, and profound loneliness.
Over the next two centuries, William experiences waves of prosperity and despair. He thrives in various industries, from steel to real estate, yet personal losses mar each success. His eternal youth complicates every relationship, forcing him into a nomadic lifestyle, moving from Oklahoma to New York and even overseas to Morocco, Paris, Tahiti, and Rio de Janeiro.
Despite his successes and the excitement of historical changes—from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age—William’s inability to age isolates him. Only a few individuals, like his great love, Adèle, and an adopted Indian son, Oliver, come to know his secret.
As the 21st century begins, William’s life in Miami is marked by philanthropy but remains hollow at its core. A chance, violent encounter finally damages the tattoo, breaking the spell and allowing William to age and die instantaneously. He dies, leaving behind a legacy wrapped in mystery and the unraveling of his story through a detective’s discovery of Adele’s writings about him.
Tattoo By Sylva Kanderal
Tattoo” begins in 1820 with William Smith, a young Scotsman, joining the British Army in Boston. By 1830, stationed in the Ohio River Valley, he becomes embroiled in a deadly conflict between settlers and Shawnee Indians, leading to his curse of immortality by the tribe’s chief. This curse is symbolized by a unique tattoo—a red poppy with a smoking skull, signaling both riches and ruin, attachment, and profound loneliness.
Over the next two centuries, William experiences waves of prosperity and despair. He thrives in various industries, from steel to real estate, yet personal losses mar each success. His eternal youth complicates every relationship, forcing him into a nomadic lifestyle, moving from Oklahoma to New York and even overseas to Morocco, Paris, Tahiti, and Rio de Janeiro.
Despite his successes and the excitement of historical changes—from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age—William’s inability to age isolates him. Only a few individuals, like his great love, Adèle, and an adopted Indian son, Oliver, come to know his secret.
As the 21st century begins, William’s life in Miami is marked by philanthropy but remains hollow at its core. A chance, violent encounter finally damages the tattoo, breaking the spell and allowing William to age and die instantaneously. He dies, leaving behind a legacy wrapped in mystery and the unraveling of his story through a detective’s discovery of Adele’s writings about him.
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